India's Nutrition Crisis: Experts Urge Balanced Plates With More Protein

India is facing a dual nutrition crisis, with undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies persisting alongside rising obesity and lifestyle diseases, prompting experts to urge a shift toward balanced, nutrient-rich diets during National Nutrition Week. Experts say typical Indian meals are overly carb-heavy, with large portions of rice or roti overshadowing dal and vegetables, leading to inadequate protein and fibre intake despite sufficient calories. Traditional foods like dal, vegetables, fruits, and nuts offer affordable solutions, and experts recommend simple changes like adding protein to breakfast and more vegetables to meals, rather than banning foods or chasing diet trends.