As per the study, the prevalence of minimum acceptable diet was as low as 1% in Andhra Pradesh. In 10 out of 30 states, less than 5% of children aged 6 to 23 months received a minimum acceptable diet. In fact, the findings of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey were raised several times at the meeting by different members of the government’s largest body on nutrition. They also must eat diverse foods, which should include cereals, protein, fat, sugar or jaggery, milk and fruits. Both meal frequency and diverse diets together make an acceptable diet,” explains Mr. Paul.

Source: The Hindu October 10, 2019 21:56 UTC