With reference to recent report of National Family Health Survey NFHS on Malnutrition...........

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With reference to recent report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) on Malnutrition among Women, consider following statements

As per the recent report 22.9% women in India (15-49 years of age) are underweight.
Among the five worst performing States,Jharkhand has highest percentage of malnutrition among women.

Select the correct statement.

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Explanation:

Union Minister of Women and Child Development informed Rajya Sabha about Malnutrition among Women. As per the recent report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) – 4 conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015-16, 22.9% women (15-49 years of age) are underweight (BMI less than 18.5 kg/m2). The five States/UTs having highest percentage of malnutrition among women are Jharkhand (31.5%), Bihar (30.4%), Dadra and Nagar Haveli (28.7%), Madhya Pradesh (28.4%), Gujarat (27.2%) and Rajasthan (27%). Schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna (PMMVY) and POSHAN Aabhiyaan are being implemented to address the problem of malnutrition among women.