WIDENING WAISTLINE: INDIA’S BIG, FAT OBESITY HOTSPOTS MAY NOT BE JUST THE BIGGEST CITIES ANYMORE
India’s obesity challenge is extending beyond its major cities, with overweight and obesity rates rising in rural areas as food environments and lifestyles change. In The Economic Times, IFPRI experts Purnima Menon and Suman Chakrabarti discuss how the growing availability of ultra-processed foods, limited nutrition awareness, and reduced physical activity are contributing to this trend. The article highlights the need for stronger food policies and healthier food environments to address India’s evolving nutrition challenges.
