ICMR's new dietary guidelines: Cut sugar, salt, protein supplements for...
icmr’s new dietary guidelines: cut sugar, salt, protein supplements for…
On Wednesday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) published a set of dietary recommendations for Indians. Reportedly, as per the standards aimed at fulfilling essential nutrient requirements and averting noncommunicable illnesses, unhealthful dietary habits are responsible for approximately 56.4% of India’s overall disease burden.
After 13 years, the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), which is part of the highest health research body, revised the guidelines and stated that physical activity and a healthy diet can prevent up to 80% of type 2 diabetes and a significant portion of hypertension (high blood pressure) and coronary heart disease (CHD).
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It said, “A significant proportion of premature deaths can be averted by following a healthy lifestyle.”
The 148-page study, which includes 17 recommendations, suggests using less cooking oil and obtaining your fatty acid intake from nuts, oilseeds, and seafood.
The institute also stated that the nation’s micronutrient deficiencies and overweight problems are a result of the heavy consumption of highly processed meals that are high in sugars and fats, in addition to a lack of physical activity and restricted access to a variety of foods.
The body suggested limiting salt intake, eating fat and oils in moderation, exercising properly, and consuming less sweets and highly processed food, among other recommendations. Given that sugar is derived from natural carbs, it was suggested that Indians should eat 20 to 25 grams of sugar per day.
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Several scientific reviews have been conducted on the Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs), under the direction of Dr. Hemalatha R, Director, ICMR-NIN.
According to reports, Dr Rajiv Bahl, Director General, ICMR, said, “I am pleased that these guidelines have been made very relevant to the changing food scenario in India with the addition of practicable messages and suggestions on handling food safety, choosing minimally processed foods, the importance of food labels, and physical activity.”
In order to gain muscle mass, the NIN has also advised patients to “avoid protein supplements.” It was mentioned that consuming high protein concentrates or protein powders for extended periods of time has been linked to risks such renal damage and bone mineral loss.
Studies reveal that in healthy adults, continuous resistance exercise training (RET) is very slightly associated with increased muscle strength and growth when dietary protein supplements are taken.
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Over 1.6g/kg body weight/day of protein does not further contribute to increases generated by RET. Additionally, it was mentioned that less than 5% of calories should come from sugar and that, in a healthy diet, up to 15% of calories should come from pulses, beans, and meat and no more than 45% from cereals and millets. The remaining calories should be obtained from fruits, vegetables, milk, and nuts. The recommendations said that total fat intake should be less than or equal to 30% energy.
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