Current Status of Malnutrition in India and Government Initiatives to Improve Nutrition and Health

Abstract

A person's intake of calories and nutrients might be deficient, excessive, or unbalanced in the case of malnutrition. The correct development and growth of a child, as well as their future socioeconomic status, depend greatly on the nutrition of the mother, the baby, and the child. In India, there are disturbingly high rates of malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating mothers, and teenage females. Because nutrition is multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral, stakeholders must work closely together. Although various government initiatives are in placeand India has theoretically decreased malnutrition over the past ten years, there is still a need for effective application of research-based knowledge to address undernutrition, particularly because it hinders the socio-economic growth of the nation. These findings might be instructive for other developing nations aiming to lower child malnutrition in their regions. To reduce the incidence of malnutrition in India, it is necessary to build new programs, enhance the existing ones continuously, and incorporate a monitoring and assessment system.