India, Sept. 9 -- Nutrition is the bedrock of good health. From macronutrients like protein to micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, they support many essential bodily functions. When appropriate sources of these nutrients are missing from the plate, it can lead to deficiencies. And when a gap is created, the body cannot function normally, and sooner or later may succumb to health complications.

Urban Indians are especially at risk. Shirly Daisy D, clinical nutritionist and Nutrition Officer at Herbalife, explained to HT Lifestyle that Indians in urban cities do not have a proper, balanced diet.

Elaborating more about this, she commented, "Urban India still lacks certain essential nutrients in their daily diet, despite having bette...