CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Project Dhoop has been launched by FSSAI in association with National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and North MCD Schools at National Bal Bhavan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The best sources are the flesh of fatty fish and fish liver oils. Smaller amounts are found in egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver. Certain mushrooms contain some vitamin D2; in addition some commercially sold mushrooms contain higher amounts of D2 due to intentionally being exposed to high amounts of ultraviolet light.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is estimated that about 1 billion people across all ethnicities and age groups have low vitamin D concentrations worldwide6. In India, approximately 490 million people are vitamin D deficient of which 31% are children and adolescents7.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin D deficiency (25-hydroxyvitamin D; 25(OH)D) is at epidemic proportions in western dwelling South Asian populations, including severe deficiency (<12⋅5 nmol/l) in 27–60% of individuals, depending on season.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rohu – Being high in protein, Rohu is also a great source of Vitamin D and niacin. It’s also rich in Vitamin C and Omega 3 fatty acids.