Journalism of Courage
Milk is one of the most nutritious foods for children,but mothers are seriously concerned about whether milk available for consumption retains all its nutrients and is safe from adulteration. Therefore,mothers are not totally confident about the quality of milk they are giving their children, said Dr Sanjeev Bagai,Senior Pediatrician,CEO & Dean,Radiant Life Care,New Delhi.
Dr Bagai was speaking at a workshop for media professionals organised by the New Delhi-based HEAL Foundation on Tuesday.
If any technology ensures that nutrition of the milk would remain intact till it finally reaches the child,then nothing could be better than UHT milk in aseptic cartons,as retention of milks nutrients is quite a serious issue for overall child nutrition and health. Moreover,UHT milk does not need to be boiled before consumption. If technology is ready to help,then why not adopt it,” stated D r. Jagmeet Madan,Principal,Department of Food and Nutrition,SVT College of Home Science,SNDT Women’s University,Mumbai and President,Indian Dietetics Association (Mumbai Chapter).
The conference highlighted how technology could contribute to ensuring quality and nutrition of milk from dairy to doorstep,and how mothers can be sure of the nutrition they provide their children. “As milk adulteration cases continue to make news,there is a need for mothers to be sensitised regarding improper boiling practices,as it is a key act which depletes milk of nutrients. And at the same time they should also be aware about technologies that best protect milk in this context,” added Dr Bagai.
