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In today's busy life, people have less time and more convenient options for food. In such a situation, the demand for packaged food and snacks has increased rapidly. According to a recent report, 38 percent of people in India are consuming unhealthy foods like packaged, salty and oily snacks to satisfy their hunger. These worrying figures have emerged in the 'Global Food Policy Report 2024: Healthy Diet and Nutrition' released by America's International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
According to the report, 16.6% of the population in India is suffering from malnutrition, mainly due to poor eating habits. 4 out of 10 Indians are eating unhealthy packaged food, while only 2 out of 5 are consuming the recommended food groups. These include starchy foods, vegetables, fruits, pulses and micronutrient-rich foods like nuts.
added sugar, fat and sodium
Packaged foods and snacks are often high in sugar, fat and sodium. These ingredients are tasty, but can be harmful to the body. Consuming them in excessive amounts can increase the risk of serious diseases like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
What is the opinion of experts?
Experts say that packaged foods contain less nutrients, whereas fresh fruits, vegetables and natural foods provide the body with essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are essential for a healthy lifestyle. Packaged snacks can also cause people to be deficient in micronutrients like iron, zinc and vitamins.
It is clear from this report that people are compromising their health in order to save time and taste. It is very important to include fresh and nutritious things in our diet at the right time, so that we can avoid these serious diseases and live a healthy life.