ICMR-NIN scientists develop simple tool to detect nutrient deficiencies in school children
Scientists at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition have created a Diet Diversity Score tool to identify micronutrient deficiencies in children aged 6-10. The tool uses a 13-food-group system tailored to Indian dietary habits to detect 'hidden hunger'.
Why it matters
Addressing micronutrient deficiencies in children is critical for long-term public health and cognitive development in India.
Researchers at the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, have developed a simple, context-specific dietary screening tool to assess diet diversity and identify school-age children (6–10 years) who may be at risk of micronutrient deficiencies.
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