ruchika

Nutrition Lead, India Country Office, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@MoHFW_INDIA @doctorsoumya Heartiest congratulations @doctorsoumya

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

Excellent tools for every medical/ para- medical practitioner working towards improving newborn care! @Nnfindia1 @EBNEO @4childnutrition @PMNCH

[Ashok Deorari MD FAMS @ashokaiims]

Thanks co editors & contributors , Dear students for proof reading for making these updated master pieces. Best practices for newborn care and equipments needed to run a unit-which equip to buy, from where, how they work & FAQs @dranu2014

[Ashok Deorari MD FAMS @ashokaiims]

Thanks co editors & contributors , Dear students for proof reading for making these updated master pieces. Best practices for newborn care and equipments needed to run a unit-which equip to buy, from where, how they work & FAQs @dranu2014

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

Merry Xmas and fulfilling and healthy new year 2024 @urvashi01 your spirit is spreading good cheer all around. Thank you!

[Urvashi Prasad @urvashi01]

Since the age of 29, I have witnessed my mother, father & finally me being handed out death sentences by doctors. We have often been reduced to a mere statistic. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer last year & also suffering a relapse within just 11 months of starting medication, I live on tenterhooks more than others.

Every new year for the past many years has only brought with it great personal trauma & misery, but true to my dad’s style & training, I still choose to welcome 2024 with the best possible spirit.

Here’s me making a grand entry into 2024, ANIMAL style!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all 🥳👋 #NewYear2024 #MerryChrismas

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

Heartiest congratulations @society for applied sciences @Nita Bhandardari and team. Dr. Bhan must be smiling from the heavens above. @ICMRDELHI

[Society for Applied Studies @SASCHRD]

We are deeply honoured that SAS has been designated as an @ICMRDELHI Collaborating Centre of Excellence.
The recognition validates our commitment for delivering high quality research.
We look forward to the journey of excellence.
#CCoE #SAS

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

Very important @ashokaiims . Also ensuring optimum maternal health and nutrition is key in order to provide good head start to our newborns.

[Ashok Deorari MD FAMS @ashokaiims]

UNICEF network meeting at Kolkata ,made a plea to GOI to co-create state resource center for mother’s AND newborn,if we have to reduce MMR & NMR to reach target of SDG goals & promote concept of teamwork via professional organization platforms @fogsiofficial @iapindia @Nnfindia1

[Divya Mittal @divyamittal_IAS]

Listen.
Don't assume that they are stupid and don't know things. Don't be in a hurry to respond. Listen intently and then speak. Then you will reach them. You will never have a complaint that they don't listen.
11/n

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@ZoyaAliRizvi very well said. With collaboration and consistent effort we can make it happen- ensure each women and child has the right nutrition to lead a healthy and productive life

[Zoya Ali Rizvi @ZoyaAliRizvi]

Speaking at the #MIYCN meeting along with other experts @a_ncear @UNICEFIndia @aliveandthrive @aiims_newdelhi @IAPSM_India @era_hospital to ensure that lifecycle approach to manage #nutrition issues are addressed. Partnerships work and need strengthening

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

Heartiest congratulations Dr. Mishra. Well deserved. I cherish our earlier association on Diabetes work.

[anoop misra @docanoopmisra]

I am pleased to announce that I have been conferred medical excellence award (IHH Medical Excellence) at Singapore

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia The efforts of WBW could be sustained by organising various events all year round and engaging the community, local leaders, influencers leading such events rather than only participating. Role models from everyday life could be highlighted all year through. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia 2. To achieve this convergent action planning, joint reviews by varied depts. including health, WCD, education, rural development, social protection, water & sanitation is imp at each level in the state. Govt. guidance states this and many states are following. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia 1. Effective convergence-is the successful reach of nutrition-related progs from relevant sectors to address the key determinants of poor nutrition for the same household, same woman & same child in the first 1,000 days from conception until child’s 2nd birthday #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia Data suggests that iron-containing cookware or other similar strategies could serve as a means of reducing nutritional anemia. However, further research is needed regarding efficacy of such interventions.#Nutritiondialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia 2. The non-heme iron found mainly in plant products- green leafy vegetables, bajra, ragi, channa dal, peas, pumpkin seeds, brocolli etc. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 @BMGFIndia 1. The human diet contains two types of dietary iron – heme and non-heme Iron. The heme iron, found in animal products gets readily absorbed by the body and sources include red meat, fish and poultry. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@neelmani1305 Mother's mental state influence milk flow so imp. to guide her family to keep her healthy and provide good nutrition and boost her confidence. Other recommendations include teaching her right techniques for attachment and feeding. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@RehaanBedi @BMGFIndia 2. In nature, Vitamin B12 is largely produced by bacteria, fungi & algae. Therefore, foods of animal origin (including meat, liver, fish, milk & milk products,eggs) constitute the main dietary source. Other source are fermented foods for veg. & fortified staples.#NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@RehaanBedi @BMGFIndia 1. The most common consequence of Vitamin B 12 deficiency is megaloblastic anemia. Other health effects include pregnancy complications like spontaneous abortions, pre-eclampsia and preterm births as well as fatigue, weakness and nerve damage with numbness. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@BhavtoshU @BMGFIndia Our genes affect the processes of absorption, metabolism, receptor action in cells, and excretion. Therefore, genetics play an important role in health and nutrition. #NutritionDialogs

[ruchika @ruchikacs]

@RishabhRustogi @BMGFIndia 2. By eating a balanced diet, we are more likely to get essential vitamins, minerals which we cannot produce in the body and phytochemicals that can help prevent nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases #NutritionDialogs