Indians fail to consume a proper balanced diet
All the essential nutrients needed for the body to produce energy for normal operation are found in a balanced diet. Our dietary decisions provide us with the energy our bodies need to perform their daily tasks.
Our diets should include all the necessary elements, whether they come from plant-based diets or animal protein. The body needs all of these nutrients—protein, carbs, good fats, vitamins, and minerals, among others.
Indian dietary recommendations:
Certain portions are advised for healthy eating for a 2000 Kcal Indian diet per day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024. The standards state that half of a plate of food should be made up of fruits and vegetables.
Cereals, millets, pulses, meat dishes, eggs, nuts, oilseeds, milk, and curd should make up the remaining half.
On the other hand, people in India prefer to eat fewer foods high in micronutrients, like fresh produce, whole grains, and pulses, based on the dietary patterns that have been observed.
Another long-standing tendency among people is overindulging in cereal. The guidelines also said that 45 percent of daily energy requirements can be met by eating cereals; for the remaining energy, we should concentrate more on eating less carbohydrate-rich nutrients.
