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Aayushi Nagwanshi ¹, Tapas Chakma ¹, Suman Kumar Ray ¹, Kritika Singh ¹, Suyesh Shrivastava ¹

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1 Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute for Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur 482 003, IN

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Non-communicable diseases and hunger are significant global issues, with undernourishment and hunger creating a vicious cycle. Promoting millets during the International Year of Millets in 2023 with the theme ‘Healthy millets, healthy people’ is a healthier option than rice or wheat. Millets offer health benefits such as low glycaemic index, high fibre content and antioxidant properties. They also help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in weight control and lower the risk of obesity. The National Millets Mission was launched by the Government of India to encourage the production and consumption of millets, nutrient-dense, high-energy foods that can help deal with non-communicable diseases and significantly combat the global burden of these diseases and global hunger. Owing to the benefits of millets, including them in the daily diet can decrease the chances of cardiovascular diseases and ultimately improve the health of people.

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Aayushi Nagwanshi ¹, Navankur Chakma ², Kritika Singh ¹, Tapas Chakma ¹, Suyesh Shrivastava ¹

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1 ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, PO Garha 482 003, IN
2 Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110 002, IN

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