A harsh reality : 71 percent Indian still can't afford healthy food , millions dying every year due to poor diet ,says report
According to a PTI report, deaths happen due to diseases attributable to dietary risk factors, including respiratory ailments, diabetes, cancer, strokes, and coronary heart disease, the report 'State of India's Environment 2022: In Figures' said.
The diet of an average Indian typically lacks fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. The consumption of fish, dairy and red meat is within target, the report also said the Global Nutrition Report, 2021.
Referring to the diseases that are attributable to poor diet, the survey mentioned respiratory ailments, diabetes, cancer, strokes and coronary heart disease.
An Indian aged 20 and above consumes only 35.8 grams of fruit per day as against the recommended 200 grams every day, PTI reported. Adults eat just 168.7 grams of vegetables per day but the minimum recommended consumption is 300 grams per day.
When the cost of a healthy meal exceeds 63% of a person’s income, it is considered to be unaffordable, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, PTI reported.
Consumer food price index inflation saw a 327% increase in the past year. The consumer price index – which includes the consumer food price index – witnessed an 84% jump in the same period.
"Despite some progress, diets are not getting healthier. Additionally, they are making increasing demands on the environment, even as unacceptable levels of malnutrition persist in the country," the report said.
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"The high human, environmental and economic costs of continuing our current trajectory are so significant that we will pay a far higher price if we fail to act. The global food system falls far short of achieving global goals for both health and the environment," it said.
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