India, March 11 -- Aims to understand the nutritional landscape amidst rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health India, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, have conducted a comprehensive study on the dietary habits of North Indian populations, focusing on the intake of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein, that have an impact on the risk of development of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease - fast-growing health challenges in the country.

The study,published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, involved over 400 adult participants encompassing healt...