Nutrition and Health Issues in Indian Population: Problem and Interventional Approaches

India is the second world's largest populated country next to China. Change in food habit and lifestyle leads to several disorders, which again leads to change in health status. Nutrition is the main constrain to health for an individual; community health normally depends on the quantity and quality of food available for their consumption. To lead a healthy and normal life of a human being, the nutrition is basic and prerequisite. An appropriate diet is vital from the very early stages of life for precise growth, development and to remain active. Food consumption, which principally depends on production and distribution, determines the health and nutritional status of the inhabitants (NIN dietary guideline). Nutrition and health intervention can bring down the incidences of nutritional deficiency and help to lead a better healthy life.