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10Mar 2025

India’s Growing Obesity Crisis: Causes, Implications, and Solutions

Syllabus:  GS – 2- Health issues in India , Science and Technology in the field of Health Focus : India is experiencing a rising obesity epidemic, affecting both adults and children. The article explores the factors contributing to this trend, including changes in dietary habits, urbanization, and the expansion of ultra-processed food industries. It also …

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04Mar 2025

The Rising Burden of Obesity in India

Syllabus: GS – 2 – Health issues in India , Obesity , Balanced diet Focus : This article highlights India’s growing obesity crisis, its health and economic burden, and the societal normalization of being overweight. It emphasizes the need for a multi-pronged approach, including higher taxes on unhealthy foods, urban infrastructure changes, workplace and school …

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10Oct 2024

Government Approves Fortified Rice to Combat Nutrient Deficiency

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of fortified rice supply under welfare schemes until 2028, aiming to reduce anaemia and micronutrient deficiency in vulnerable populations. About the Cabinet Decision and Financial Commitment: The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the supply of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and …

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25Sep 2024

How BMI is becoming an inadequate measure for health

Syllabus: GS 3: Issues related to Health. Science and its application in everyday life Focus: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is being questioned for its effectiveness as a health metric, with the Body Roundness Index (BRI) emerging as a more accurate predictor of fat distribution and related health risks, particularly metabolic syndrome. Overview of BMI’s …

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