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Hidden cost of ‘ease of doing business’ in the food sector

This article is authored by Dr Arun Gupta.

Ultraprocessed food (istockphoto)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 01:14 PM IST

India is staring at a public health crisis due to ultra-processed food products

India is sitting on a ticking time-bomb of non-communicable diseases if you believe the findings from the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. The survey revealed that 56% of children between five to 19 years of age had cardio-metabolic risk factors

The food industry usually puts the onus on consumers for their “food preferences” for the increasing consumption of unhealthy foods, but refuses to provide correct information of the content of unhealthy ingredients in their products. It is time that we assert our consumer rights. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 01:42 PM IST
ByArun Gupta
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