Nutritional Status of Children

The nutritional status of children refers to their overall health and well-being based on factors like diet, growth, body composition, and nutrient levels, impacting growth, development, and long-term health.

Findings of National Family Health Survey-5

  • NFHS-1 in 1992-1993 found that more than half of children under four were underweight and stunted, with one in six being wasted.
  • NFHS-5 data shows a 30% zero-food prevalence for infants aged 6-11 months, 13% for 12-17 months old, and 8% for 18-23 months old.
  • According to the fifth round of NFHS (2019-2021) data from 22 states, only nine showed a decline in the number of ....
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