indians get 62% of calories from carbs, says study

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Most Indians get a staggering 62% of their calories from carbohydrates, one of the highest in the world, said a new study. And much of this comes from low-quality sources like white rice, milled whole grains, and added sugar. India's rapidly changing eating habits are powering a dramatic rise in diabetes and obesity, the study published in the Nature Medicine stated. P2

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