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The Nutrition Transformation: From Undernutrition to Obesity

In: Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India

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  • Prabhu Pingali

    (Cornell University)

  • Anaka Aiyar

    (Cornell University)

  • Mathew Abraham

    (Cornell University)

  • Andaleeb Rahman

    (Cornell University)

Abstract

Over the last three decades, policy interventions have resulted in a decrease in undernourishment by at least ten percentage points. However, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency remain a critical public health challenge, especially in less developed states, while the number of overweight individuals has increased drastically in more developed states over the same period. This increase in the triple burden of malnutrition is a matter of great concern due to its impacts on health and welfare. In this chapter, we present evidence that diversifying diets and increasing income is vital for reducing all types of malnutrition. Within households, improving education and information, behavior change, empowering women and improving access to water, sanitation and health infrastructure are essential to tackle undernutrition, hidden hunger and obesity.

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  • Prabhu Pingali & Anaka Aiyar & Mathew Abraham & Andaleeb Rahman, 2019. "The Nutrition Transformation: From Undernutrition to Obesity," Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy, in: Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India, chapter 0, pages 93-133, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:psachp:978-3-030-14409-8_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-14409-8_5
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    1. Jumrani, Jaya, 2023. "How responsive are nutrients in India? Some recent evidence," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 114(C).
    2. Aiyar, Anaka & Dhingra, Sunaina & Pingali, Prabhu, 2021. "Transitioning to an obese India: Demographic and structural determinants of the rapid rise in overweight incidence," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 43(C).

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