That educated mothers make for healthier children is proven by Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which have the lowest rates of malnutrition. The link between illiteracy and malnutrition bears repeating, especially since old, potent threats continue to undermine nourishment. Take, for instance, the case of Uttar Pradesh, which ranked only after Rajasthan. It can also challenge caste prejudices related to food which reinforce vicious cycles of poor nutrition. A recent experiment in Rajasthan found that malnutrition levels in women and children fell when they ate along with the family.

Source: The Telegraph September 29, 2019 18:33 UTC