Tag: Pakistan nutrition

According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan for FY 2021-22, the average daily per capita calorie intake stood at 2,735 calories, a notable increase from previous years. This figure, however, masks significant regional and socioeconomic disparities, as well as underlying nutritional quality issues.

According to the National Nutrition Survey 2018, more than half of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age in Pakistan suffer from anemia, a condition often caused by iron deficiency. This pervasive public health issue is not a result of a single cause, but rather a complex interplay of dietary patterns, socioeconomic challenges, physiological demands, and environmental factors.