Midday meal scheme

FOOD WITH EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM CLASS I-CLASS 8

1. MID DAY MEAL SCHEME FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

2. MDMS –STARTED IN 1995 OBJECTIVE – 1. TO IMPROVE NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN FROM CLASS 1 TO CLASS 8. (AGE 6-AGE 14YERS )

3. 2. TO ENHANCE EDUCATION To encourage children for regularly attending the school and help them in concentrating in school activities.

4. 3. NUTRITION SUPPORT THIS SCHEME PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN SUMMER VACCATION IN DROUGHT AFFECTED AREAS.

5. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

6. ROLE OF NURSE Identify rich source of protein and educate persons involved in MDS . Educate about food hygiene and hand washing practices Educate about hygiene in cooking area and area for eating .

7. 4. Monitoring of malnourished children regularly .