India's food labelling, promotion laws need to be strengthened: experts

India does not have standardised serving size of foods and it is not required to be labelled

Lifestyle diseases, change in nutrition consumption pattern making urban India unhealthy

A new study finds rise in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes among urban population of the country

Poshan Abhiyan scheme lags behind its target

The focus of the scheme was to reduce stunting in children aged between 0 and 6 years from 38.4 per cent to 25 per cent by 2022; but recent study …

India can dramatically reduce stunting in children, says World Bank report

Just 1 per cent of children in the country receive adequate food, healthcare and environmental health that are required for normal growth

Report alleges conflict of interest behind India’s fortified food programme

Food Fortification Resource Centre under food regulator FSSAI is an industry association; members profiting financially, alleges Alliance for …

Jairam urges caution over Lancet series recommendations on nutrition

Rural development minister shares concerns of activists at launch of Lancet series; stresses community role in fight against malnutrition