Weighing In: Niti Aayog Crafts Age-Smart Nutrition Plan to Tackle Fat

NITI Aayog is on the verge of finalizing an age-based lifecycle nutrition plan to address India's rising obesity problem, with special emphasis on ending the marketing of unhealthy foods and promoting healthier ones for children and young people. The action follows as processed food with high levels...

NITI Aayog is on the verge of finalizing an age-based lifecycle nutrition plan to address India's rising obesity problem, with special emphasis on ending the marketing of unhealthy foods and promoting healthier ones for children and young people. The action follows as processed food with high levels of sugar and fat, accompanied by reduced physical activity, has led to rising obesity and micronutrient deficiency. The strategy will emphasize a whole-of-government strategy with strong governance structures and accountability systems. It will have targeted interventions to support balanced and diverse diets to improve health indicators across all age groups. Stakeholder consultations are underway, and the final recommendations are expected by mid-2025. This strategy is also a part of India's larger objective of seeking a demographic dividend while ensuring the resolution of public health issues. By addressing obesity through healthy and sustainable eating, the program aims to achieve long-term health gains for the people. Source: Economic Times