Demographic Dynamics and the Changing Faces of Nutrition Literacy in India: A Tryst with the Transition among Communities Over Two Decades.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objective

The development of a nation depends on well-nourished individuals. A country's economic independence also depends on adequate food supply for all sections of its population and the proper selection of the right kinds of food, called nutritional literacy. This review will show the transition of dietary selection and practices across India over the last two decades and its impact on health.

Materials and methods

We conducted a literature search to review the evidence of the last two decades. The literature search was done using the PubMed search engine and the MeSH words "Nutrition Literacy, Dietary Practices, Diet Transition, Nutrition transition, India and Food pattern." Evidence from the last two decades was collectively reviewed, and observations on the

SUBMITTER: Bhatia V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10593368 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature