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What are people eating in South Asia?

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  • Scott, Samuel P.
  • Avula, Rasmi
  • Parvin, Aklima
  • Mrindha, Malay Kanti

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The limited data available on diets in South Asia show low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and animalsource foods, and high intake of snacks, sweet drinks, and fried foods. • Diet patterns vary by factors such as age, gender, and wealth; adolescents and men tend to consume more unhealthy foods, while wealthier groups consume more healthy foods without reducing intake of unhealthy foods. • Improving diets in South Asia requires multisectoral actions, including regulation of processed foods, school- and safety net-based interventions, and incentives for the food industry to provide healthier options. • Better data and targeted policies are essential, using advanced and traditional diet assessments to inform context-specific strategies that promote nutritious, affordable diets across diverse South Asian populations.

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  • Scott, Samuel P. & Avula, Rasmi & Parvin, Aklima & Mrindha, Malay Kanti, 2025. "What are people eating in South Asia?," IFPRI book chapters,, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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