‘Wealthier households spend greater share of food budgets on processed foods,’ finds global study; here’s how it affects health in the long-term | Food-wine News

‘Wealthier households spend greater share of food budgets on processed foods,’ finds global study; here’s how it affects health in the long-term | Food-wine News

Nutrition should be a fundamental right accessible to everyone regardless of where they live or how much they earn. However, a recent report paints a grim picture of India’s food landscape, where a significant portion of the population is forced to compromise their health for affordability.  According to the Global food policy report 2024: Food …

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Why regular, updated dietary guidelines are important as non-communicable diseases rise in India

Why regular, updated dietary guidelines are important as non-communicable diseases rise in India

However, India is behind the long list of countries that already have detailed dietary guidelines for their citizens, some with multiple updated versions, to reduce the alarming spread of non-communicable diseases.   According to health experts ThePrint spoke to, Indians need such guidelines, especially since the dietary consumption of the country is becoming increasingly unhealthy — …

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Women and health in India

Women and health in India

This International Women’s Day, I4I Editorial Advisor Nalini Gulati presents a curation of economic research on women’s health in India, encompassing aspects of maternal and child health, gendered access to healthcare, intimate-partner violence, and mental health concerns – and considers the role of resources, gender attitudes, and information in addressing inequalities. The longstanding problem of …

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