Poshan Kise Kahate Hain? — सरल परिभाषा
"Poshan use kahate hain jisme jeevit prani bhojan grahad karta hai, use pachata hai, aur us bhojan se prapta tattvon ka upyog apni shareerik aur mansik zaruraton ko poora karne ke liye karta hai."
In English: Nutrition (poshan) is defined as the process by which a living organism ingests, digests, absorbs, and utilizes food substances (nutrients) for energy, growth, repair, and maintenance of body functions.
📚 Scientific Definition: "Poshan woh jaivik prakriya hai jisme khadya padarth shareer mein pravesh karte hain, pachte hain aur unse prapt poshak tatva jeev ke vikas, urja utpadan aur kshatipurti mein upyog hote hain."
Poshan Ki Paribhasha — विभिन्न स्रोतों से
| Source | Definition of Poshan |
|---|---|
| WHO | Nutrition is the intake of food considered in relation to the body's dietary needs. |
| ICMR India | The science dealing with nutrients in food and how the body uses them for growth and function. |
| Simple Hindi | Jab hum bhojan khate hain aur wo hamare shareer ko poshan deta hai, usi ko poshan kahate hain. |
| Medical | The sum of processes by which an organism takes in and utilizes food substances for metabolism. |
Poshak Tatva Kise Kahate Hain? — पोषक तत्व
Nutrients (poshak tatva) are the specific substances found in food that the body needs. There are 6 major categories:
- Carbohydrates (Karbohaidret) — Main energy fuel. Sources: rice, roti, potato, banana
- Proteins (Protein) — Building blocks of the body. Sources: dal, paneer, egg, fish, soya
- Fats (Vasa) — Energy reserve and brain food. Sources: ghee, nuts, coconut, oils
- Vitamins (Vitamin) — Disease fighters. A, B, C, D, E, K — fruits, vegetables, sunlight
- Minerals (Khanij) — Structural and functional roles. Iron, calcium, zinc, iodine
- Water (Jal) — 60% of the human body. Essential for every chemical reaction
Umar Ke Hisaab Se Poshan — Age-Wise Nutrition Needs
Sahi Poshan Ke Lakshan — Signs of Good Nutrition
How do you know if your child is getting adequate poshan? Watch for these positive signs:
- Steady weight gain month by month (as per growth chart)
- Height increasing normally for age
- Active, energetic, and playful behavior
- Shiny hair and healthy skin
- Good concentration and learning at school
- Normal digestion — no frequent constipation or loose motions
- Good immunity — fewer colds and infections
Kuposhana Kise Kahate Hain? — कुपोषण क्या है?
When poshan is inadequate, imbalanced, or excessive — it leads to kuposhana (malnutrition). Kuposhana has two sides:
- Under-nutrition — Not enough food or nutrients: stunting, wasting, underweight, anaemia
- Over-nutrition — Too much of certain nutrients: obesity, diabetes risk, heart disease risk
⚠️ India still has one of the highest rates of childhood malnutrition in the world. NFHS-5 data shows ~35% of children under 5 are stunted. Early assessment using tools like our Poshan Tracker Calculator can help detect issues before they become serious.
Conclusion — निष्कर्ष
Poshan kise kahate hain — is sawaal ka jawab samajhna har mata-pita ke liye zaroori hai. Poshan sirf khana khane ka naam nahi hai — yeh ek sampoorna prakriya hai jo aapke bacche ke sharirik, mansik aur bauddhik vikas ko nirdharit karti hai.
Sahi poshan ka pehla kadam hai apne bacche ki sthiti jaanna. Hamara Poshan Tracker Calculator aapko WHO standards ke aadhar par stunting, wasting aur underweight ki jaankari deta hai — bilkul muft mein.