Poor diet causes hundreds of deaths in India
A poor diet, particularly the low intake of whole grains and fruits, accounts for hundreds of deaths in India annually, say, researchers.
The study, reported in the Lancet journal, analysed data from 195 countries and found that one in five deaths globally — equivalent to 11 million deaths — are associated with lack of optimal amount of food and nutrients.
Low intake of whole grains — below 125 grams per day — was the leading dietary risk factor for death and disease in India, the US, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia, Egypt, Germany, Iran, and Turkey.
