MALNUTRITION IN INDIA: PROBLEMS, CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES

Abstract

When a person's diet does not provide the right balance of nutrients for optimal health, they are considered to be malnourished. This a major problem faced by the world which requires the immediate attention of the governments because it has negative consequences on the children resulting in affecting and performance of children thereby affecting the growth and development of the nation. As a result, the purpose of this paper is to attempt to comprehend various aspects of malnutrition in children under the age of five.