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‘One-third of city’s young women obese'
NFHS-6 finds 37.8% of Lucknow women aged 15-49 are overweight/obese in 2023-24, up from 34.8%; underweight also rose, signaling double malnutrition.
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cereals
Many Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutrition and lifestyle diseases. The findings highlight a need for dietary diversification across the nation.