Well-being The World Health Organisation has listed four main factors (as shown in the diagram) that are important for nutritional well-being. Good nutrition has positive influence on Brain development General state of health Vision Which affects cognitive development Active interaction with the environment, therefore, reduce absenteeism and reduce risk of failure and dropout Reduce risk of visual impairment Memory Attention span Concentration Food and nutrient security means that each and every person (regardless of age) has access to and can obtain adequate food and nutrients throughout the year, as per his/her requirements to enable him/her to lead a healthy life. Care for those who are vulnerable means that each individual needs loving care and attention reflected by caring behaviour. In the case of babies it means whether the baby receives the correct type and amount of food as well as care and attention.
In case of expectant mothers, it refers to whether they get all the care and support they need from the family, the community and in case of working mothers, from employers. Similarly, persons who are ill and suffer from any disease require care and support in various ways including food, nourishment, medication, etc. Health for all includes prevention of disease and curing disease when it occurs. Special attention needs to be paid to infectious diseases since they can deplete the body of nutrients and lead to poor health and poor nutritional status.
Every citizen should get a minimum amount of health care. Health is a basic human right. Some of the diseases that take their toll in India, especially among young children are diarrhoea, respiratory infections, measles, malaria, tuberculosis among others. Safe environment focusses on all aspects of environment including physical, biological and chemical substances which may influence health.
This includes safe, potable drinking water, hygienic food, and prevention of environmental pollution and degradation.