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Datanomics: State-wise dietary patterns mirror malnutrition gaps
Shikha Chaturvedi New Delhi
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In a recent parliamentary response, the government shared data on the status of child nutrition under the Poshan Abhiyaan, outlining progress in reducing stunting, wasting, and anaemia among children. Generally, states with low per-capita income struggle to afford costlier protein-rich foods such as meat, dairy, etc. Since these indicators are closely tied to nutritional and calorie intake, a closer look at the composition of protein intake offers insight into what people are eating across regions. Biggest share of underweight children in Bihar
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