Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
The double burden of malnutrition is a critical public health and development challenge for India, impacting human capital and economic productivity. UPSC examines its causes, consequences, and government strategies (like dietary diversification, PDS reforms, integrated health programs) to address it.
The double burden of malnutrition refers to the coexistence of undernutrition (stunting, wasting, underweight) and overnutrition (overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases like diabetes) within the same population, household, or even individual. Addressing this requires a shift from mere food security to comprehensive nutrition security.