Can probiotics help improve nutrient absorption in the malnourished? By Siddhi Jain ( IANS) | Published on Sat, Mar 6 2021 11:57 IST | 0 Views
Experts peg community participation, grassroots awareness as key drivers for malnutrition-free India.. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, March 6 : Living in a country like India which is home to one fifth of the world's population, one cannot help but worry about the state of health and nutrition in the country. According to data on nutrition, despite economic growth during the last few years in India, 14 per cent of India's population is undernourished, writes Neerja Hajela. Hajela has done her Masters in Microbiology and PhD in Biotechnology; and is the Head of Science and Regulatory Affairs, Yakult Danone India Pvt Ltd. She further says: