State-wise dietary patterns mirror malnutrition gaps

In a recent parliamentary response, the government shared data on the status of child nutrition under the Poshan Abhiyaan, outlining progress in reducing stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children.

- Shikha Chaturvedi

Generally, states with low per-capita income struggle to afford costlier protein-rich foods such as meat, dairy, etc. Since these indicators are closely tied to nutritional and calorie intake, a closer look at the composition of protein intake offers insight into what people are eating across region