Institute to bring energy kit for adolescents

City-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will bring out an energy kit containing information on nutritional aspects and physical training activities for adolescent group.
'Urja kit' (energy kit), which is at development state, will contain information different aspects of nutrition, balanced diet, micro and macro-nutrients and quantum of energy required for adolescent age group, a senior scientist of the institute said today.
"It will inform adolescents studying in Classes 6 to 10 about the kind of nutrition and food they need to have," said D Raghunatha Rao, a scientist at NIN.
He was speaking to reporters on the occasion of ongoing National Nutrition week celebrations here.

The kit will also contain details about physical activities schedule for adolescents, Rao said, adding it will be out in another six months.