An interdependent relationship exists between the good nutrition and good general and oral health. Nutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary in the form of food to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a diet. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the perceived palatability of foods. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition, meal planning, economics, and preparation. They are trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and management to...

Children of today are the citizens of tomorrow.If children maintain their oro-dental health then it will be easy to maintain their dental health in adult life.School based dental health programmes provide the best opportunity to reach the largest number of children at a time. School settings provides an environment conductive to learning and reiforcement for a considerable period of time. Through these programmes children can be reached at the time when their health habbits are forming.State Govenment of Himachal Pradesh in India has launched"Mukhyamaitri Vidyarthi Swasthya Yojna" which...