Sidharth A. Waghulkar

Nutrition officer @UNWFP_India Working for #ZeroHunger (Views expressed are personal, RTs only RTs) Tweets for: #Gender, #Nutrition, #PublicHealth #ClimateChang

[Shariqua Yunus @ShariquaY]

Food safety in Take Home Ration (THR) units is non negotiable
Safe, nutritious food = healthier communities
From quality sourcing to hygienic processing , proper storage & safe delivery —every step matters.
#WorldFoodSafetyDay2026

[World Food Programme in India @UNWFP_India]

Extreme weather is affecting the security situation worldwide. In India, @WFP works with partners & governments to strengthen systems, support sustainable livelihoods, improve nutrition, & enhance resilience of communities. #NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay
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[Let's Fix Our Food @LetsFixOurFood]

Proud to share that the Age-Based Life-Cycle Nutrition Strategy – “Strategy for Improving Nutrition Outcomes in India”, developed under the Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) initiative jointly led by UNICEF, PHFI and ICMR NIN along with members of the LFOF Consortium, under the ages of NITI Aayog, has been featured in the NITI Aayog Annual Report 2025–2026.

The strategy follows a life course approach, emphasizing timely and targeted nutrition interventions across all stages of life to address malnutrition and improve long-term health outcomes in India.

This recognition reflects a truly collaborative and evidence-driven effort. Grateful to all collaborators, consortium partners, experts, and stakeholders whose guidance and support contributed to this important initiative.

Report available here:
https://t.co/KsrEo0yWQM

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[ICMR @ICMRDELHI]

Read the insightful article by Dr. Manoj Murhekar & Dr. P. Ganesh Kumar on why #hypertension is India’s biggest public health emergency.
With proven, low-cost solutions available, strong political will & standardised care can save millions of lives.

🔗 https://t.co/1jjhkV8Gnp

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

Tackling undernutrition has multiple public health & productivity benefits. PDS can include dal, millets & healthier oils ://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/nearly-7-lakh-tb-cases-in-india-could-have-been-prevented-in-2023-lancet-study-flags-the-reason-10685037/

[Sidharth A. Waghulkar @drwaghulkar]

@doctorsoumya Our modelling study suggests that diversifying PDS to regional preferred foods (pulse, oil, millet) is actually feasible within existing cost norms by reducing some quantities of cereals, combined with strengthened procurement by Govt. and logistic support.

[Dr. Simón Barquera @SBarquera]

🚨📰 Mexico's president @Claudiashein explicitly acknowledged today that #junkfood is a major driver of the obesity epidemic, making a clear call to action to decrease its consumption, especially among children. ✨

This shows what can be achieved when policymakers, academia, and CSOs build a common vision, despite the immense political and economic power of the UPF industry. 💪🏼✨

[World Food Programme in India @UNWFP_India]

Proud moment for #India 🇮🇳
#AnnaChakra listed among six global finalists for the prestigious #2026 Franz Edelman Award by @INFORMS for strengthening the Public Distribution System #TPDS through optimised, state-specific logistics. Developed by @fooddeptgoi @WFP & @iitdelhi
#SDG2

[CUTS CART @CUTS_CART]

Awareness matters - but clearer labelling, healthier school environments, and responsible marketing can make all the difference.

#ChildHealth #EatRightIndia #CUTSInternational @fssaiindia @MoHFW_INDIA @kalita_mp @WHO @amratindolia @Simi_TB

[Dr. Arun Gupta MD FIAP (Ped) @Moveribfan]

Table about the processed vs ultra processed food products(UPFs), we tried to make a comparison for easy understanding of the contents with examples, additives, food matrix, palatability and regulatory needs.
One key difference in the two, I am adding now is the Advertising and marketing.
UPFs : Aggressive , spend 170 Crore a month, 200,000 ads per month
Processed Foods: Not much noticeable.

Therefore , what should be regulated is the question.

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[Sidharth A. Waghulkar @drwaghulkar]

Participate in this interesting quiz to test your public health nutrition knowledge:

https://t.co/KBzMjFyxuA

[World Food Programme in India @UNWFP_India]

Milk in school = power in the classroom. 🥛
Nuh’s schoolchildren are learning why a daily glass of whole milk under the #PMPOSHAN scheme can fuel their growth, boost learning, and build healthier futures — all through a fun, child-friendly animated video.
https://t.co/OHVbWhDAci

[NAPi India #EndTheJunkPush @NAPiIndia]

This World Health Day, let’s not be misled by clever marketing. Ultra-processed foods often wear a “health halo,” but the truth lies in the ingredient list. High sugar, sodium, and additives contribute to rising NCD's. It’s time to demand stronger food labeling policies in India.

[ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition @ICMRNIN]

Our health is shaped by choices we make and the science we trust.
#WorldHealthDay greetings to all

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[Shariqua Yunus @ShariquaY]

Nutrition is the foundation of lifelong health 🍎🥗✨
With science-backed solutions—🌾 diverse diets, 🧂 food fortification & 💊 micronutrient supplements, we can transform lives.
This #WorldHealthDay, let’s build a Pausthik Bharat.
Together for Health, Stand with Science. 🔬🤝

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Pleased to release the book titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in Cardiovascular Disease” edited by eminent Cardiologist Dr H K Chopra.

"There is sufficient evidence to show that Central obesity, even in apparently non-obese individuals, predisposes to a wide spectrum of metabolic disorders including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver, dyslipidemia etc.
In other words, Abdominal or Central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context where even lean and thin-looking individuals often carry significant visceral fat.
There is a need to reiterate the importance of balanced health practices without overdoing, with emphasis on sustained lifestyle discipline, adequate sleep, and scientifically guided preventive care.
All this is aligned with PM @narendramodi 's call for increased public awareness about obesity, and his advice to reduce oil consumption".

[Sidharth A. Waghulkar @drwaghulkar]

Quite of the day: "A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake" - Confucius

Courtesy: @EconomicTimes

[Dr. Simón Barquera @SBarquera]

🚨📰 Norway’s new legislation shields children from marketing of unhealthy foods | A strong move to protect children. We need to learn and move on this direction fast.
👏👏👏🎉 https://t.co/MkA42NFCOx

[Dr. Shashank Joshi @AskDrShashank]

Good morning

[Dr Sujeet Ranjan @sujeetranjan]

My article - The First 1000 Days Of Nutrition Of A Child: Breaking An Intergenerational Cycle Of Malnutrition | https://t.co/6A34zqqpdG https://t.co/U5uQeMa4gf