Why India must rethink its approach to malnutrition through focusing on diverse diets
India's economic progress is overshadowed by a persistent malnutrition crisis, marked by high rates of stunting, wasting, and anaemia, especially among marginalized communities. Despite calorie sufficiency, a lack of dietary diversity fuels this challenge. A multi-sectoral approach, reimagining food programs, empowering women, and leveraging data, is crucial to achieve a nutrition-secure future.
India's economic progress is overshadowed by a persistent malnutrition crisis, marked by high rates of stunting, wasting, and anaemia, especially among marginalized communities. Despite calorie sufficiency, a lack of dietary diversity fuels this challenge. A multi-sectoral approach, reimagining food programs, empowering women, and leveraging data, is crucial to achieve a nutrition-secure future.
