Members of rural families in Telangana are becoming more obese. Why? Well, it looks like more consumption of carbohydrates is the reason for the same. A recent study pointed out that more consumption of carbohydrates is leading to obesity here. The reason behind the surge in consumption and the suggestions are given further.
Rural Families In Telangana Consume More Carbohydrates
According to a recent study by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), many rural families in Telangana are now eating more carbohydrates. This is because they are less expensive than those with more limited protein and micronutrient content.
The study was conducted in Telangana because there are fewer multidimensionally poor people there than the national average of one in four, according to the international organization, which cited the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) baseline report 2021 by NITI Aayog.
It also showed that there is a lack of protein access. The significance of traditional food systems and supply networks for foods that are nutritionally sound were also included.
The study also showed that because one can easily find sugar-packaged foods in the market and because they have a longer shelf life, people consume them. Their availability and food shelf life are greater than those of fruits and veggies.
The ones who relocate from rural areas to cities also change their diets as a result of their constant exposure to packaged food advertisements.
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Use Of Modern Tech To Make People Aware
As policymakers manage this nutritional problem, Dr. Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, praised the Telangana study and stated that the impact of inaction on the public health system would outweigh the cost of action.
The report advises using modern technologies to spread the message, teaching people about nutrition, informing them about healthy foods, and cultivating local food as solutions to the issue.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Shalander Kumar, a cluster leader for markets, institutions, and policy, said the results offer strong support for the need for policymakers to address the triple burden of malnutrition in rural India: the coexistence of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition. (As per PTI)
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