Naomi Campbell adopts strict diet for TV debut

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 09:27

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has opted for a strict diet so that she will look her best in her debut on new reality TV contest `The Face`.

CM Narendra Modi launches Gujarat State Nutrition

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 22:13

Aimed at combating malnutrition in Gujarat, the mission got off to a symbolic start with the CM distributing cheques of Rs 2 lakh each to headmen of a few panchayats.

Haryana to have its own nutrition policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 17:47

Haryana govt will formulate a nutrition policy to check malnutrition among women and children, especially those from vulnerable sections.

CCI approves Nestle's acquisition of Pfizer Nutrition

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 20:05

In April, Nestle had said that it would acquire Pfizer Inc's infant nutrition business for USD 11.85 billion, a move that will enhance Swiss food giant's position in emerging markets.

Andhra nutrition policy to prevent low birth weight infants

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 13:07

The Women Development and Child Welfare Department in the state is working on a `Nutrition Policy` to address the issue.

Aamir Khan to pitch in for nutrition campaign

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 18:39

Actor Aamir Khan, who has been earning accolades for highlighting social issues through his TV programme, will soon be seen spreading awareness about the problem of malnutrition as part of a major publicity campaign by the government.

Nestle to buy Pfizer's infant nutrition biz for $11.85 bn

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 12:06

Nestle on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Pfizer Inc' infant nutrition business for USD 11.85 billion, a move that will enhance Swiss food giant's position in emerging markets.

Developing world lags on food and nutrition targets: Study

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 16:10

Developing nations, including India, lag on meeting targets to provide food and nutrition to their citizens, and child and maternal mortality rates are "unacceptably high", according to a joint study by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

Junk food main cause of obesity, diabetes: CSE

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 19:20

A study done by the Centre for Science and Environment on junk food and nutrition has disclosed that most of the junk foods contain very high levels of trans fats, salts and sugar – which inevitably lead to severe ill health and diseases like obesity and diabetes.

Budget 2012-13: Major boost for health & nutrition

Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 14:25

The basic customs duty and excise duty reduced on iodine from 6 percent to 2.5 percent. On probiotics, the basic customs duty is now 5 percent reduced from 10 percent.

Govt told to hike budget for child health, nutrition

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 17:39

The current allocation to tackle child health and nutrition, giving Rs.4 per child in an anganwadi centre, is too low, say experts, recommending a hike in Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) expenditure in the upcoming budget.