TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLE

Obesity, fatty foods threat to healthy and wealthy India

​Nearly 56% of the disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets, according to the latest dietary guidelines for Indians published by the Indian Council for Medical Research. The survey cites this data and says a surge in the consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, coupled with reduced physical activity and limited access to diverse foods, may add to the crisis as it would exacerbate micronutrient deficiencies and overweight/obesity problems.