Increase In Unhealthy Food Habits In Our Population: Dr R Hemalatha

Name: Increase In Unhealthy Food Habits In Our Population: Dr R Hemalatha
Uploaded: Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:29:03 +0530
Duration: T00H05M22S
Description: Dr R Hemalatha, Director, National Institute of Nutrition - ICMR, says while there has been decrease in stunting, wasting, maternal mortality and under-5 mortality over the past several years, there has been a parallel increase in unhealthy dietary habits in our population, both in urban and rural areas. All these contribute to low intake of key nutrients, she says.

PUBLISHED ON: October 3, 2021 | Duration: 5 min, 22 sec

Dr R Hemalatha, Director, National Institute of Nutrition - ICMR, says while there has been decrease in stunting, wasting, maternal mortality and under-5 mortality over the past several years, there has been a parallel increase in unhealthy dietary habits in our population, both in urban and rural areas. All these contribute to low intake of key nutrients, she says.