Need for nutrition health education among youth to change the way India eats

In recent years, India has witnessed significant changes in dietary habits, particularly among its youth. The Global Nutrition Report (2021) states that poor food choices and a sedentary lifestyle are to blame for the increase in obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, while malnutrition and undernutrition still exist, especially in children and adolescents.