Economic Survey 2026 calls for more awareness on health supplements, flags rising lifestyle diseases due to nutrition gap

Dietary reforms are now a public health priority for preventing non-communicable diseases. The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights nutritional deficiencies worsening lifestyle diseases. India's food patterns show excessive cereal consumption and less protective foods. The survey calls for a whole-of-life approach to nutrition, emphasizing quality and diversity. Schools and social media will play key roles in promoting healthy habits.