HYDERABAD: After a hiatus of 13 years, the city-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has released ‘Dietary Guidelines for Indians’ taking into account new scientific discoveries, lifestyle changes, diseases and dietary habits. has been revised. The report advises Indians to limit their sugar intake to 20-25 grams a day (one teaspoon is approximately 5.7 grams) and take protein supplements, as sugar comes from natural carbohydrates. It was recommended to avoid it and reduce the amount of oil. Air frying and granite-coated cookware also received high marks.
NIN also published for the first time guidelines for interpreting packaged food labels.
ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl announced the revised guidelines on Wednesday.
One of the key suggestions is to reduce the use of cooking oils and consume essential fatty acids through nuts, oilseeds, and seafood. Guidelines on ultra-processed foods were also provided.
Regular intake of protein powder is not recommended
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has revised its dietary guidelines for the first time in 13 years, stating that protein supplements are not effective enough to justify the risks and should be avoided. Protein powders are made from eggs, milk, or plant sources such as soybeans, peas, and rice. “Protein powders may also contain additives such as sugars, non-caloric sweeteners, and artificial flavors, so they are not recommended for regular consumption. Proteins rich in branched-chain amino acids are non-infectious. It may increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, intake of protein levels is not recommended,” NIN said.
Research results show that in healthy adults, dietary protein supplementation is associated with only modest increases in muscle strength and muscle size during prolonged resistance exercise training (RET). Protein intake levels above 1.6 g/kg body weight/day do not further contribute to RET-induced increases.
“A significant proportion of children suffer from malnutrition. At the same time, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing, and malnutrition is a phenomenon in which both undernutrition and obesity coexist within the same community or household. There is a double burden: an estimated 56.4% of children are both undernourished and obese.”The total burden of disease in India is due to unhealthy diet,” the guidelines state. said Dr. Hemalatha R., Chairman of the Committee and Director, NIN.
NIN also published for the first time guidelines for interpreting packaged food labels.
ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl announced the revised guidelines on Wednesday.
One of the key suggestions is to reduce the use of cooking oils and consume essential fatty acids through nuts, oilseeds, and seafood. Guidelines on ultra-processed foods were also provided.
Regular intake of protein powder is not recommended
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has revised its dietary guidelines for the first time in 13 years, stating that protein supplements are not effective enough to justify the risks and should be avoided. Protein powders are made from eggs, milk, or plant sources such as soybeans, peas, and rice. “Protein powders may also contain additives such as sugars, non-caloric sweeteners, and artificial flavors, so they are not recommended for regular consumption. Proteins rich in branched-chain amino acids are non-infectious. It may increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, intake of protein levels is not recommended,” NIN said.
Research results show that in healthy adults, dietary protein supplementation is associated with only modest increases in muscle strength and muscle size during prolonged resistance exercise training (RET). Protein intake levels above 1.6 g/kg body weight/day do not further contribute to RET-induced increases.
“A significant proportion of children suffer from malnutrition. At the same time, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing, and malnutrition is a phenomenon in which both undernutrition and obesity coexist within the same community or household. There is a double burden: an estimated 56.4% of children are both undernourished and obese.”The total burden of disease in India is due to unhealthy diet,” the guidelines state. said Dr. Hemalatha R., Chairman of the Committee and Director, NIN.
