Adolescent malnutrition in India presents a "double burden" of persistent stunting alongside rising obesity and metabolic risks. Addressing this requires transforming schools into health hubs via improved PM POSHAN meals, strict junk-food regulations, community participation, and localized nutritional education programs.
Click to View MoreIndia faces a growing childhood obesity crisis, ranking second globally after China, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026. Sedentary lifestyles and junk-food marketing drive the trend, raising NCD risks. Experts urge stronger action through front-of-pack labelling, fiscal measures, and comprehensive policies to protect India’s demographic dividend.
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