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September 10, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Trends in body mass index, nutrient intake and nutritional status of rural adults in India: National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau survey findings (1975–2012)

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Cross-sectional surveys reveal associations between obesity, nutrition, and socio-demographic factors in rural India.

Obesity prevalence among rural adults has increased significantly from 1975 to 2012, indicating a growing health concern.
Among men, BMI rose from 18.4 kg/m2 to 20.2 kg/m2, while women's BMI escalated from 18.7 kg/m2 to 20.5 kg/m2 in the same period.
Chronic energy deficiency declined from around 59% to 35%, highlighting improvements in nutritional status over time.
Government initiatives like the Fit India Movement aim to promote better nutrition and physical activity to combat rising obesity.

Meshram et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 10, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

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Cross-sectional surveys reveal associations between obesity, nutrition, and socio-demographic factors in rural India.

Obesity prevalence among rural adults has increased significantly from 1975 to 2012, indicating a growing health concern.
Among men, BMI rose from 18.4 kg/m2 to 20.2 kg/m2, while women's BMI escalated from 18.7 kg/m2 to 20.5 kg/m2 in the same period.
Chronic energy deficiency declined from around 59% to 35%, highlighting improvements in nutritional status over time.
Government initiatives like the Fit India Movement aim to promote better nutrition and physical activity to combat rising obesity.

Meshram et al. (2025) studied this question.

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