UNICEF ambassador Priyanka Chopra talks about anemia prevention in adolescents
3 July 2015 10:40 AM IST3 July 2015 10:40 AM IST
UNICEF ambassador Priyanka Chopra talks about anemia prevention in adolescents
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is UNICEF's goodwill ambassador, engaged with adolescents in Bhopal to highlight the importance of anemia prevention and discuss important issues affecting them including nutrition. Photo: Twitter- "When we sign any contract to endorse any product, it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that whatever information is given about it is true as well as legal in all aspects. Actors can't be blamed for it since the government has approved
- Later, she interacted with reporters on the issue of brand endorsements. When asked whether Bollywood actors would continue to endorse junk food, the actress said, "If I come to know that the product is bad, definitely I won't do it. But actors can'
- Priyanka also took to her Twitter handle to share a few pictures from the event with a caption that read: It's amazing to listen to these girls' stories! They are so inspiring! Lots more to do @UNICEFIndia #preventanaemia
- In a tweet, the actress said, 'Boys & girls that should be marching ahead are robbed of capacity to achieve physical & mental potential due to anaemia'.
- Priyanka, who did her research on the same said that the problem could be effectively addressed by consuming nutritious food and becoming aware about it.
- However, 56 per cent of girls and 30 per cent of boys in the age group between 15 years and 19 years in India suffer from anemia. The majority of them are also stunted, she said.
- Moving focus back to the topic, she said India has the largest number of young people aged between 10 and 19 years in the world. This age group referred to as "adolescents" comprise one-fourth of India's population and are key drivers of India's
- At the event, she also defended Bollywood actors brand endorsements in the light of the recent Maggi controversy and said today that ensuring products are good for health is the sole responsibility of the companies concerned.
- The actress, who is currently in the state to film her movie 'Gangaajal 2', took time off the sets to fulfill her philanthropic duties.
- Priyanka also said that the only thing necessary a blue iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablet once a week and deworming tablets every six months. "We need to create awareness about how these simple steps have a huge and long lasting impact on this generation
- Speaking about adolescents, she said, "Anaemia is a key health concern facing young girls and boys across the country but it is something that has a simple, workable solution."
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is UNICEF's goodwill ambassador, engaged with adolescents in Bhopal to highlight the importance of anemia prevention and discuss important issues affecting them including nutrition. Photo: Twitter
UNICEF ambassador Priyanka Chopra talks about anemia prevention in adolescents
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