Malnourishment is a major public health problem in India. According to the National Family Health Survey 4 (NFHS 4), 36.7% of children under five years of age are malnourished, 38.4% are stunted, and 21% are wasted in India. Children, pregnant, and lactating women are most affected by it, leading to increased susceptibility to infections and physical and mental growth retardation.
The government has come up with several nutrition programs to address the malnourishment issues in these vulnerable groups. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of nutrition programs in India. Source: BMC Public Health, National Portal of India, Ministry of Women and Child Development, National Health Mission
