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Nada India organised webinar to discuss The Global Nutrition Report 2020


On Tuesday, 12th May’20, the 2020 Global Nutrition Report was launched online by “The Global Nutrition Report (GNR)” and “The Indian Nutrition Initiative (TINI) – an initiative of Tata Trusts”. The theme of this year's report is 'action on equity to end malnutrition'. 
The team at Nada India and the members of Young India Network of Good Health attended this event and felt the need to spread the word. 
Hence, a webinar was organised on 15th May’20 to discuss the various aspects of the GNR and the steps which can be taken by the government and the youth at various levels. The session was moderated by Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan and facilitated by Ms. Riya Thapliyal. The panelists were Mincy Lakhmani and Jessica Singh.

The webinar started with presentations by the panellists discussing the report and its key findings, and facts like, Even today, 22% of the Indian population is below the poverty line and thus, they are at a greater risk of malnutrition which leads to a weaker immune system and further, chances of infection and even death, were highlighted for the participants. The presentations were followed by a quick Q&A between the panelists and the participants. Vidushee, a masters student pursuing Cognitive Artificial Intelligence asked how social media can be used to target the concerned issues, the issues, not only being related to the findings of the report but also about the effects of pandemic on physical well being of people. Panelist Mincy Lakhmani answered this question by highlighting how social media is the best way to reach out to the youth. She mentioned how even schools, colleges, have had to use the digital space to reach out to students and how zumba, yoga and aerobics sessions are being organised on various online platforms to keep the youth motivated and healthy during the nation-wide lockdown in the current scenario to combat the the issue of physical inactivity during Covid-19.Here, we see that social media comes to rescue and helps us stay fit. 
For the better future of the country, we the youth should come forward, join our hands and perform our duties. We should actively participate on all platforms, global as well as local and and voice our opinions, ensuring that all forms of policy, actions and systemic change support the poorest and most vulnerable, leaving no one behind. But we should first start with adopting a healthier lifestyle and staying fit.
- Jessica Singh
Jessica is a first year student of Bsc (H) Zoology at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi and an active member of Young India Network for Good Health. She is passionate about food and good health and believes that "true beauty is good health and by choosing healthy over skinny, you are choosing self-love over self-judgement"


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