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The Balance of Health

Source record

National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019–21

International Institute for Population Sciences and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (2022).

Key findings

  • Dietary frequency varies by sex and definition; a single national vegetarian percentage masks these differences.

Record

Source type
Government Statistics
Study type
Not Applicable
Topics
Nutrients to watch
Geography
See study or jurisdiction in title
Funding & conflicts
Not recorded.
Source quality
Moderate evidenceImported from the dated research notes; original-source editorial verification remains pending.

Limitations

  • Survey questions distinguish meat, fish and eggs; vegetarian definitions differ.