VOICED : As population soars India battles to tame malnutrition

The video discusses the severe malnutrition crisis affecting millions of children in India, focusing on a case study of a four-year-old boy. It highlights the importance of specialist treatment units and the need for educational and social interventions. The long-term impacts of malnutrition are explored, emphasizing the generational consequences. Despite some progress, India's growing population challenges these gains, underscoring the need for sustainable solutions.

What is the weight of the four-year-old boy mentioned in the video, and how does it compare to the average weight for his age?

• 12 kilograms, which is average

• 10 kilograms, which is slightly below average

• 8 kilograms, which is half the normal weight

• 15 kilograms, which is above average

What is one of the key strategies mentioned for combating infant malnutrition in India?

• Opening specialist treatment units in government hospitals

• Increasing the number of private hospitals

• Providing free medication to all children

• Reducing the number of children per family

According to the video, what is a significant barrier to addressing malnutrition in Bihar?

• Poor infrastructure in rural areas

• Lack of specialist doctors

• Insufficient government funding

• Lack of knowledge about nutritional practices

What are some of the long-term effects of malnutrition mentioned in the video?

• Higher rates of obesity in adulthood

• Increased risk of infectious diseases

• Cognitive, emotional, and physical deficiencies

• Improved immune system function

How does India's population growth affect the progress made in reducing malnutrition?

• It undermines the gains made in reducing malnutrition

• It has no impact on malnutrition rates

• It accelerates the reduction of malnutrition

• It leads to a decrease in the number of undernourished children