In India, the portion of population dealing with malnutrition increased from 15.4% in 2011 to 16.6% in 2021.
This means that almost 17% Indians are not getting ample nutrition from their dairy diet. It does not even offer them the much-needed nutrients to stay healthy and perform daily tasks. New Delhi: According to a new global report, the intake of unhealthy foods is high in India with 38% Indians eating unhealthy foods and only 28% of the population eating the five essential food groups including one fruit, one vegetable, one pulse, animal-based foods, nuts and seeds.
The report has raised concerns regarding the dietary habits of Indians and it has highlighed a rise in the intake of unhealthy foods like fried snacks and salty food as opposed to nutritoous choices like fruits and vegetables. The Global food policy report 2024 was released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on May 29. It revealed that due to poor diet, 16.
6% of the Indian population suffers from malnutrition. At present, calorie-dense and nutrient-deprived foods are preferred choice of most people in the country. Through sugary snacks, salty foods, sugary drinks, chocolates, packaged and processed, and even breakfast cereals and dairy, most people get lots of calories in their diet.
In India, the portion of population dealing with malnutrition increased from 15.4% in 2011 to 16.6% in 2021.
This means that almost 17% Indians are not getting ample nutrition from their dairy diet. It do.
