MALNUTRITIONI figures in the National Nutritional Survey 2011 match those in African countries even though poverty isabout half in Pakistan. This paradox is owing to to the status of women in Pakistan.
Despite being the keepers of family health Pakistani women lack nutritional education.
Therefore,even if many families can afford nutritious diets, children may not get proper nutrition since parents lack nutritional knowledge. Women should be educated about balanced diet and provision of nutritious foods to their offspring and family members. The role of health educators (health department) and media is vitall here.
