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India Launches 'Food is Medicine' Campaign to Combat Fatty Liver Disease

On World Liver Day 2025, Health Minister JP Nadda leads a nationwide initiative urging dietary changes and lifestyle improvements to address the rising prevalence of NAFLD.

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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Jagat Prakash Nadda (photo:SNS)
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Overview

  • Union Health Minister JP Nadda reiterated Prime Minister Modi's call to reduce cooking oil usage by at least 10% during the Liver Health Pledge Ceremony in New Delhi.
  • The Health Ministry, in collaboration with FSSAI and ILBS, organized a comprehensive liver health camp promoting awareness, screenings, and dietary guidance.
  • Participants pledged to adopt healthier lifestyles, including consuming liver-friendly foods like millets, leafy greens, fatty fish, nuts, and citrus fruits.
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) affects up to 38% of India's population and is linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
  • The campaign emphasizes prevention and reversibility of fatty liver disease through mindful eating, regular physical activity, and routine liver health checks.