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The Applied Nutrition Programme primarily an education oriented programme ,was started in which year?

A1963

B1955

C1970

D1967

Answer:

A. 1963

Read Explanation:

  • Applied Nutrition Programme

    The Applied Nutrition Programme primarily an education oriented programme started as early as 1963.

    It was designed to:

    (i) make the community conscious of nutrition,

    (ii) impart nutrition education to children and mothers,

    (iii) bring about a change in food and dietary habits through local production and demonstration of improved methods of working and feeding.

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