HOPE DISTRIBUTES BLUE BAND MARGARINE AMONG MALNUTRITION CHILDREN AND WOMEN

Pakistan has been reported to have one of the highest levels of prevalence of child malnutrition compared to other developing counties. Malnutrition, infants’ mortality, and stunted growth of children have been the most serious health issues which have been neglected deliberately over the past four decades

 According to the National Nutrition Survey, 33% of all children were underweight, nearly 48% were underdeveloped, 15% lacked basic health.

This is where HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan has been active in eliminating the cases of malnutrition.  By providing a start to towards a health day.  HOPE has been distributing Blue band Margarine to the underprivileged children and women in areas throughout Sindh.

Blue and Margarine contains essential vitamins and iron which provides essential health benefits required for a health growth. 

Blue Band Margarine provides the daily need of vitamins which are 6 good start vitamins; Vitamin A, D, B6, B12, Folic Acid and Niacin to help children grow a healthy and happy lifestyle.

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan distributed the Blue Band Margarine in the following areas: Sumar Goth, Kachra Kundi, Kaldu Goth, Hayyat Goth, Long Goth, Mulladad Goth, Shiri Goth, Sawan Goth, Lasharhi Goth, Jumma Goth, Rehri Goth, Manzoor Colony, Mujahid Colony, Bhittaiabad, Sachal Goth, 100 quarter and Zia colony Korangi, Gurumandir, Thatta and Sujawal etc.  

 

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, states that a balanced breakfast is the most important meal of the day - Breakfast is the first meal that happens after the longest gap which is after dinner.  There is a gap of approximately 10 hours. If kids skip breakfast or do not consume a breakfast which contains the essential nutrients, their minds and body will not be able to function during the day. Which will affect their growth, physical activities and their ability to study. She emphasizes on the importance of breakfast and all important nutrients required for a healthy growth.