The Obesity Epidemic: A Global Malnutrition Shift and India's Growing Burden
Published on: Sept. 11, 2025, 5:25 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A UNICEF report reveals that obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition globally. In India, overweight prevalence among children and adolescents has surged dramatically, with the nation facing a triple malnutrition burden. Ultra-processed foods are major contributors, necessitating urgent action to avert long-term health and economic costs.
