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  • A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable di
    A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
    Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health.
    Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life.
    Energy intake (calories) should be in balance with energy expenditure. To avoid unhealthy weight gain, total fat should not exceed 30% of total energy intake (1, 2, 3). Intake of saturated fats should be less than 10% of total energy intake, and intake of trans-fats less than 1% of total energy intake, with a shift in fat consumption away from saturated fats and trans-fats to unsaturated fats (3), and towards the goal of eliminating industrially-produced trans-fats (4, 5, 6).
    Limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (2, 7) is part of a healthy diet. A further reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake is suggested for additional health benefits (7).
    Keeping salt intake to less than 5 g per day (equivalent to sodium intake of less than 2 g per day) helps to prevent hypertension, and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in the adult population (8).
    WHO Member States have agreed to reduce the global population’s intake of salt by 30% by 2025; they have also agreed to halt the rise in diabetes and obesity in adults and adolescents as well as in childhood overweight by 2025 (9, 10).
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  • A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable di
    A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
    Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health.
    Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life.
    Energy intake (calories) should be in balance with energy expenditure. To avoid unhealthy weight gain, total fat should not exceed 30% of total energy intake (1, 2, 3). Intake of saturated fats should be less than 10% of total energy intake, and intake of trans-fats less than 1% of total energy intake, with a shift in fat consumption away from saturated fats and trans-fats to unsaturated fats (3), and towards the goal of eliminating industrially-produced trans-fats (4, 5, 6).
    Limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (2, 7) is part of a healthy diet. A further reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake is suggested for additional health benefits (7).
    Keeping salt intake to less than 5 g per day (equivalent to sodium intake of less than 2 g per day) helps to prevent hypertension, and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in the adult population (8).
    WHO Member States have agreed to reduce the global population’s intake of salt by 30% by 2025; they have also agreed to halt the rise in diabetes and obesity in adults and adolescents as well as in childhood overweight by 2025 (9, 10).
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  • A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health. Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life. Energy intake (calories) should be in balance with energy expenditure. To avoid unhealthy weight gain, total fat should not exceed 30% of total energy intake (1, 2, 3). Intake of saturated fats should be less than 10% of total energy intake, and intake of trans-fats less than 1% of total energy intake, with a shift in fat consumption away from saturated fats and trans-fats to unsaturated fats (3), and towards the goal of eliminating industrially-produced trans-fats (4, 5, 6). Limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (2, 7) is part of a healthy diet. A further reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake is suggested for additional health benefits (7). Keeping salt intake to less than 5 g per day (equivalent to sodium intake of less than 2 g per day) helps to prevent hypertension, and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in the adult population (8). WHO Member States have agreed to reduce the global population’s intake of salt by 30% by 2025; they have also agreed to halt the rise in diabetes and obesity in adults and adolescents as well as in childhood overweight by 2025 (9, 10).
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025

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  • Primer text from The College of William & Mary ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). In a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, scientists found that 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years living in the U.S. had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is similar to previous estimates. Ages 2-5: Approximately 388,000 children Ages 6-11: Approximately 2.4 million children Ages 12-17: Approximately 3.3 million children
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
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  • Combined type. The student may exhibit symptoms that include behaviors from both categories above.
    Combined type.The student may exhibit symptoms that include behaviors from both categories above. In order for a student to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must appear before age 12 and be exhibited across at least two settings. They must also have adverse effects on academic performance, occupational success, or social-emotional development (APA, 2013).  To add to the complexity of the diagnosis, children with ADHD are likely to have co-existing emotional, behavioral, developmental, learning, or physical conditions (Wolraich & DuPaul, 2010). 
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025

  • good leadership skills -- edited
    Essential Leadership Skills: Communication: Articulating a vision, actively listening, providing clear instructions, and fostering open dialogue are vital for effective leadership. Decision-Making: Leaders must be able to analyze situations, weigh options, and make sound judgments, even under pressure. Delegation: Empowering team members by entrusting them with tasks and responsibilities, allowing for growth and development. Building Relationships: Creating a positive and supportive work environment through trust, respect, and open communication. Motivation and Inspiration: Inspiring team members to achieve their full potential and work towards a shared vision. Adaptability: Adjusting to changing circumstances and leading teams through periods of uncertainty and change. Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and transparency. Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks and lead teams through challenging situations. Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, analyzing them, and developing effective solutions. Collaboration: Working effectively with others, fostering teamwork, and valuing diverse perspectives. Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, and holding oneself and others accountable. Self-Awareness: Understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses, and recognising how these impact the team. Emotional Intelligence: Being aware of one's own emotions and those of others, and using this awareness to build relationships and manage interactions effectively. Creativity and Innovation: Encouraging new ideas and approaches to problem-solving and improvement. Learning Agility: A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing situations.
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    Monday, Jul 21, 2025
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    good leadership skills -- edited

    Essential Leadership Skills:

    Communication:
    Articulating a vision, actively listening, providing clear instructions, and fostering open dialogue are vital for effective leadership.

    Decision-Making:
    Leaders must be able to analyze situations, weigh options, and make sound judgments, even under pressure.
    Delegation:
    Empowering team members by entrusting them with tasks and responsibilities, allowing for growth and development.
    Building Relationships:
    Creating a positive and supportive work environment through trust, respect, and open communication.
    Motivation and Inspiration:
    Inspiring team members to achieve their full potential and work towards a shared vision.
    Adaptability:
    Adjusting to changing circumstances and leading teams through periods of uncertainty and change.
    Integrity:
    Maintaining high ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and transparency.
    Resilience:
    The ability to bounce back from setbacks and lead teams through challenging situations.
    Problem-Solving:
    Identifying issues, analyzing them, and developing effective solutions.
    Collaboration:
    Working effectively with others, fostering teamwork, and valuing diverse perspectives.
    Accountability:
    Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, and holding oneself and others accountable.
    Self-Awareness:
    Understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses, and recognizing how these impact the team.
    Emotional Intelligence:
    Being aware of one's own emotions and those of others, and using this awareness to build relationships and manage interactions effectively.
    Creativity and Innovation:
    Encouraging new ideas and approaches to problem-solving and improvement.
    Learning Agility:
    A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing situations.
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  • Natural disasters -- edited
    A natural disaster is the highly harmful impact on a society or community following a natural hazard event. The term "disaster" itself is defined as follows: "Disasters are serious disruptions to the functioning of a community that exceed its capacity to cope using its own resources. Disasters can be caused by natural, man-made and technological hazards, as well as various factors that influence the exposure and vulnerability of a community.
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Friday, Jun 13, 2025
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