India, Sept. 21 -- Zero hunger and good nutrition have the power to transform and empower the present and future generations. Malnutrition (deficiency or excess of nutrients in a diet) remains a major threat to the survival, growth and development of children. Under nutrition (deficiency of nutrients i.e.calories, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals in a diet) is most prevalent in India. The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4, 2015-16) shows that 38.4 per cent of children under 5 years of age are stunted (low height for age), 21 percent are wasted (low weight for height) and 35.8 per cent are underweight (low weight for age).
Improving the quality of foods, feeding practices, and the nutrition situation of children in t...