India, Oct. 28 -- The global burden of malnutrition remains a cause for worry as nearly half of all deaths in children under five years is linked to poor nutrition. India is the home to one fifth of the global population and the health of our women and children continues to pose several challenges. Out of the 26 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition worldwide, 8.1% of them are estimated to be in India. Reportedly, poor nutrition, leading to iron deficiency has been the principal underlying factor in more than 60% of all anaemia cases. Also more than half of all women of reproductive age and children under five years are anaemic. Despite various interventions, chronic malnutrition (stunting - low height for their age) in ...