Why should child malnutrition be treated as the biggest threat in India?

National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from 1st September to 7th September. The purpose behind celebrating this week is that people should be aware of their health and food. People understand the importance of a healthy body and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition is a basic necessity to lead a healthy life. India has been struggling with Child malnutrition for many years. Child malnutrition is a chronic problem and a longstanding challenge for the public administration of India.