New Dietary Guidelines by ICMR

ICMR Dietary Guidelines advocate healthier eating practices: The Indian Council of Medical Research recently issued a new set of dietary recommendations for more Indians with an urgent call to healthier dietary decisions. The guidelines were issued in response to a fact that 56.4 per cent of India’s overall burden of disease is caused by unhealthy dietary habits.

The dietary guidelines from the National Institute of Nutrition electronic library, which revisited them after twelve years, highlight the importance of diet in relation to diseases non-communicable, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes. It is highly recommended that one should reduce the intake of sugar to 20-25g per day and limit their cooking oil usage.

Furthermore, the diet must include essential fatty acids obtained from other sources such as nuts, oilseeds, and seafood. In addition, protein supplements should not be used for muscle strength, for their excessive use can affect non-communicable diseases. Other diet guidelines include advice on using of uncoated cookware while reducing oil that uses air instead as fat.

They inquire about printed packets; ultra-processed foods have parts of labels. Dr. Hemalatha R, who guided the group, stated the necessity for these guidelines, referring to the double issue of malnutrition and obesity. Nil’s updated diet guidelines are anticipated to bring direct and progressive changes, leading to the prevention of up to 80% of type 2 diabetes and significantly preventing complications of heart disease and hypertension.

The Guidelines official link: https://www.nin.res.in/dietaryguidelines/index.html

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