Authors

Dr. R. Hemalatha
Director
ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition

Dr. A. Laxmaiah
Scientist-G
Public Health Nutrition

Dr. M Raja Sriswan

Scientist-C
Clinical Epidemiology

Dr. Naveen Kumar Boiroju

Scientist-C
Biostatistics

Dr. K. V. Radhakrishna
Consultant
NIN-TATA Centre for Excellence in
Public Health Nutrition
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We thank the Secretary, Department of Health Research,
Government of India and the Director General, ICMR for the
support and encouragement provided for the preparation of
the report.

We thank all the Scientists and Technical Staff of Division of

Community Studies who were involved in the supervision
and quality control of the data collection and analysis and
Project staff of National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau
(NNMB) for data collection. Also, the design and layout by
Mr. S. Devendran, Senior Technician-2 (Artist) is
acknowledged and appreciated.
 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Diet plays a crucial role in determining the health and nutritional
status of the population. The dietary diversity of a food plate is
determined by several factors such as personal factors and
environmental factors. Keeping this in view, an attempt has been
made to understand (i) region wise food groups consumption and
macronutrient intake (ii) contribution of different food groups to
energy, protein, fat and carbohydrates (iii) proportion of population
consuming energy obtained from various food groups as per ICMR-
NIN “My Plate for the Day” recommendations (iv) region-wise
variations in the prevalence of obesity and hypertension (HTN) and
diabetes (T2D).
Region wise information on dietary consumption in terms of
food groups is essential for developing an appropriate region specific
food based strategies for tackling the triple burden of malnutrition in
India with diverse cultural and food behaviour practices. Also, it
would help in evolving inter-ministerial convergence related to
production, processing, distribution, availability etc., for ensuring
food and nutrition security to achieve 'zero hunger' by 2030.
Dietary data analysis of adults in urban and rural India on
macronutrient intakes based on household 24 hour dietary recall
showed that an average adult from urban India consumed 1943
Kcal/day, 289 g carbohydrates, 51.6 g fat and 55.4 g protein. In rural
region, an average adult consumed 2081 kcal/day, 368 g of
carbohydrates, 36 g of fat and 69 g of protein. As per food groups, the
total energy (E) intake from cereals contributed to 998 Kcal/day,
while visible fats and pulses & legumes contributed to 265 Kcal/day
and 119 Kcal/day respectively in urban areas. In contrast, the total
energy intake from cereals was much higher (1358) Kcal/day, and
considerably lower from fats (145 Kcal/day), pulses and legumes
(144 Kcal/day) in rural areas. Whereas, milk and milk products
contributed almost similar in urban (99 Kcal/day) and rural areas
(87Kcal/day). As per the recommendations on food groups, not more
than 45% of energy should be contributed by cereals and millets,
whereas, the actual contribution was 51% in urban region and 65.2%
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in rural region; while pulses, legumes, meat, poultry and fish
contributed to mere 11% of the total energy per day in urban areas and
rural areas, as against the recommended minimum intake level of
17% of total energy from these foods.
As for milk and milk products, only 8.7% in rural and 14.3% of
the population in urban areas consumed as per the recommended
intakes. About 8.8% of the population in rural and 17% in urban areas
consumed vegetables as per the recommended intake while, 22 % in
rural and 27 % in urban areas consumed the recommended intake of
nuts and oil seeds. Importantly, other foods (chips, biscuits,
chocolates, sweets, juices, etc.,) contributed to 11% E per day in
urban areas as compared to 4% in rural areas. When compared with
the 'My Plate' recommendations, majority of the population
consumed lower than recommended levels of pulses, legumes, milk,
nuts and vegetables while consumption of cereals and millets was
higher than recommended levels.
The prevalence of abdominal obesity (AOb), overweight (OW)
and obesity (Ob) were 53.6%, 31.4% and 12.5% among urban
population, while chronic energy deficiency (CED) was 9.3%.
Among rural India, the prevalence of AOb, OW and Ob were 18.8%,
16.6% and 4.9% respectively, while CED was 35.4%.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Ÿ The report presents, for the first time, the contribution of various
food groups to the total energy (E), proteins, fats and
carbohydrates from the dietary data of two large-scale surveys in
India that used 24-hour recall method.
Ÿ Proportion of population consuming more than recommended
intakes of cereal was 97.1% in rural and 68.8% in urban region.
Ÿ Low consumption of fruits and vegetables and low intake of milk
and milk products increased the risk of diabetes and hypertension
respectively.

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Background
My plate for the day typically recommends 40% of calorie/
energy (E) intakes from cereals and millets, 17% E from pulses and
flesh foods and 10% E from milk and milk products for a 2000
Calories diet in a day (Table 1).
The 'My Plate for the Day' developed by the ICMR-National
Institute of Nutrition has been designed on the basis of
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), typically illustrates
proportion of foods from different food groups to be sourced for a
2000 Kcal Indian diet. The plate recommends sourcing of
macronutrients and micronutrients from minimum of 8 food groups
per day with vegetables, fruits, green leafy vegetables, tubers
forming essentially half the plate of the recommended foods per day.
The other major portion consists of cereals and millets, followed by
pulses and milk/curd.
Based on ICMR-NIN 'My Plate' recommendations, the intake of
cereals should be not more than 40% of the total energy, while for
pulses, eggs and flesh foods the total energy percentage can be around
17% , total fat intake is less than or equal to 30%, while milk and milk
products intake should be more than or equal to 300ml/day. As for
vegetables including GLV, tubers (excluding potato) the intake
should be 350g, fruit intake and nuts should be 150g and 30g per day
respectively. In this report, for the first time, contribution of different
food groups to energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate was analyzed for
different regions of urban and rural India. The proportion of
population consuming energy obtained from various food groups as
per ICMR-NIN My Plate recommendations (Table-1), and region-
wise variations in macro-nutrient intakes and indicators of body mass
index (BMI), hypertension (HTN) and diabetes (T2D) are presented.
Though ‘My Plate’ is not a representation of any therapeutic diet,
regular consumption of foods in the mentioned proportions coupled
with regular physical activity has the potential to optimize immune
function and reduce Communicable and Non-Communicable
Diseases (NCD) (diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease,
stroke, cancer, arthritis etc.,).

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 Table 1. Calories (energy, E) and Protein from different
Food Groups ('MY PLATE' Recommendations)
Foods to be Total
Percent of Total E (kcal) Total fat (g)/ Carbohydrate
Food groups Consumed Protein
Total E /day /day day (g)/day
(g) / day (g) / day

Cereals (incl.
240 40 800 18 4 162
Nutri-cereals)

Pulses* 90 17 340 21 3 41
Milk/ Curd (ml) 300 10 200 10 12 18
Vegetables+
green leafy 350 5 100 4 1 17
vegetable (GLV)
#
Fruits 150 5 100 1 1 20
Nuts & Seeds 30 11 217 4 12 6
Fats & Oils$ 27 12 243 - 27 0
Total 1187 100 2000 60 60 264

Source: ICMR-NIN My Plate

* Eggs/fish/meat can substitute a portion of pulses
+ Prescribed amount of vegetables (excluding potato) may be consumed either
in cooked form/ salad
# Prefer fresh fruits (avoid juices)
$ Use different varieties of cooking oils, vegetables, fruits, nuts etc to obtain a
variety of phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds.

Methods
To understand the region wise dietary habits of urban population,
macronutrients intakes and energy source from each food groups
were evaluated from NNMB urban survey data collected from 16
states across 6 regions in India (Urban survey, 2016) and 10 states
from 4 regions in rural India (Rural survey, 2012). Food intake was
determined by 24-hour diet recall method from the household
members. The nutrient intakes were computed for adults aged 18 and
above, using Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) (Longvah et
al., 2017) and Nutritive value of Indian Foods (NVIF) (Gopalan et
al.,1983) data. For foods that are not listed in the IFCT or NVIF, such
as instant foods, biscuits or chips and so on, the data were collected
from food labels and United States Department of Agriculture

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(USDA) database. Foods consumed were categorized into 15 food
groups as mentioned in annexures. The mean energy (calories),
carbohydrate, protein and fat intakes were calculated region wise
(East, West, North, South, Central and Northeast) for each food group
separately and expressed as percentage of total intakes.
Computations were made in SPSS (19.0 version) and R package.
Details of the survey methods are available in the respective
NNMB Technical Reports on NIN website. The states across
different regions in both urban and rural areas are considered as per
the NNMB survey (Table 2).
Household survey (HHs) of the total sample of adults in urban
areas was 34671 across the six regions in the country and for the rural
areas 33261 adults across four regions. The distribution of samples
across regions in rural and urban areas in India and their proportion to
the total sample is given in Table 3.

Table 2. Regions and States considered in NNMB

Urban & Rural Surveys

Urban Survey Rural Survey

Regions States
New Delhi NA
North
Rajasthan NA
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh
Central
Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh
Odisha Odisha
East West Bengal West Bengal
Bihar NA
Northeast Assam NA
Maharashtra Maharashtra
West
Gujarat Gujarat
Kerala Kerala
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
Karnataka Karnataka
South
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands NA
Puducherry NA
Source: NNMB rural and urban surveys; NA: Not available

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 Table 3. Distribution and proportion of the adults
across regions and areas in India
Urban Rural
Region N % N %
Central 4934 14.2 6296 18.9
East 6385 18.4 6391 19.2
North 3436 9.9 - -
Northeast 1124 3.2 - -
South 13633 39.3 13220 39.7
West 5159 14.9 7354 22.1
Total 34671 100.0 33261 100.0
Source: NNMB rural and urban surveys
The following section gives an account of the actual energy
intakes of the food groups across different regions and areas among
the adults.

Results

Food and nutrient intakes for urban and rural population are given
in Tables 4 & 5. Mean calorie intake of adults (all states) in urban
areas was 1943 kcal/day with 289 g of carbohydrate (CHO) and 52 g
and 55 g of fat and protein intake respectively per day while in rural
areas the mean calorie intake was 2081 Kcal/day with 368g of
carbohydrates and 36 g of fat and 69 g of protein. As per food groups,
the total energy/ calorie (hence forth referred as E) intake from
cereals contributed to 998 Kcal/day, while visible fats and pulses &
legumes contributed to 265 Kcal/day and 119 Kcal/day respectively
in urban areas. In contrast, the total energy intake from cereals was
much higher (1358) Kcal/day, and considerably lower from fats and
pulses & legumes in rural areas (fats, 145 Kcal/day and pulses &
legumes, 144 Kcal/day respectively). Whereas, milk and milk
products contributed almost similar in urban (99 Kcal/day) and rural
areas (87 Kcal/ day).

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 The % E (Energy/ Calories) derived from different food groups
showed that cereals and millets contributed 51% of E per day in urban
areas and 65.2% of E in rural areas, while milk and milk products,
pulses and legumes contributed 5% and 6% of E per day respectively,
in urban areas, which was similar to rural areas (4% E and 7% E
respectively). Together, pulses, legumes, meat, poultry and fish
contributed to 11% of the total energy per day in urban areas and
11.4% of E in rural areas as against the recommended intake level of
17% of total energy from these foods.
In addition, energy source from fruits and vegetables was only
2.6% E in urban areas and 2.3% E in rural areas as against the
minimum requirement of 8-10% E per day. Similarly, whole nuts and
oilseeds formed only 2% E in urban areas and 2.9% E in rural areas as
against recommendation of 8% E per day. Other foods (which include
chips, biscuits, chocolates, sweets, juices, etc.,) contributed to 11% E
per day in urban areas, while it was low in rural areas (4%). The
pooled analysis of the mean and percent of energy from
carbohydrates, protein and fat intake from different food groups
among adults in urban India are provided in Table-4 and more
information region-wise is given in Annexure 1 and 2.

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 Table 4. Mean intakes and percent of energy (E), CHO, protein and fat from different
food groups among urban adults in India

Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate

Food groups
(g) (%) (Kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

Cereals and 51.4 26.3 47.5 2.9 5.6 212 73.4

293.4 33.7 998
Millets
Pulses and 6.1 8.2 14.8 0.8 1.6 19 6.6
38.6 4.4 119
Legumes
Fats and 13.7 0 0 29.5 57.2 0 0
29.5 3.4 266
Edible Oils

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Meat, Poultry,
Fish and Sea 32.1 3.7 104 5.4 6.4 11.6 2.1 4.1 0 0
foods
Milk and Milk 5.1 4.2 7.6 6 11.6 8 2.8
120.7 13.9 99
products
Nuts and Oil 2 0.8 1.4 3.6 7 1 0.3
8.9 1 39
seeds
Vegetables 92.2 10.6 29 1.5 1.9 3.4 0.3 0.6 4 1.4
Roots and 2.7 1.4 2.5 0.2 0.4 11 3.8
87.5 10 53
tubers
Fruits 51.6 5.9 22 1.1 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.4 4 1.4
Others 116.8 13.4 215 11.1 5.7 10.3 6 11.6 31 10.7
Total 871.3 100 1943 100 55.4 100 51.6 100 289 100
 Energy Intakes by Regions

The region wise energy intakes from various food groups among
adults in urban and rural India.
Region: NORTH (Urban)
In north India, the mean intake of total calories (1723 Kcal),
protein (47g), and carbohydrate (221g) were lower than that of
national average. However, fat intake (67.3g) was much higher than
the national average (51.6g). The total calorie intake from cereals was
the lowest (700 Kcal/day) among all the regions forming only 40.7%
of the total E (energy or calories). Pulses, legumes and flesh foods
contributed to about 8% E of the total energy, which was 50% less
than the recommended 17% of energy intake from those foods.
Similarly, milk & milk products contributed to only 6.7%E.
Contribution of energy intake from visible fats was highest (413
Kcal/day) among all the regions, contributing to 24% E. However,
fruits and vegetables contributed to less than 3% E against the
required 8-10% E. Further, nuts and oil seeds contributed to only
0.3% E against the required 8% E per day.
Region: CENTRAL (Urban & Rural)
In Central India, the intake of total calories (1825 Kcal), protein
(50.2g), fat (49.8g) and carbohydrate (277g) were lower than that of
pooled average intake in urban areas, while in rural areas, the total
calories intake (2269 Kcal) protein (85g), fat (36g) and carbohydrate
(400g) were above the urban areas of central region with the
exception of fat intake. The total calorie contribution from cereals
was 983 Kcal/day and pulses and legumes was 113 Kcal/day in urban
areas while in rural areas it was 1555 Kcal/day and 113 Kcal/day
respectively. The contribution of energy intake from visible fats was
281 Kcal/day and 153 Kcal/day in urban and rural areas respectively,
while from other foods was 208 Kcal/day and 69 Kcal/day in urban
and rural areas respectively. When looked into the percentage
contribution of different groups, cereals contributed 53.9% E and
68.5% E in urban and rural areas respectively. While, pulses, legumes

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and flesh foods contributed to 7.8%E and 11.4%E in urban and rural
areas respectively, which was less than the recommended 17% of
energy per day from those foods. On the other hand, milk & milk
products contributed to 6.5%E (urban) and 3.9%E (rural), while
visible fats and other foods contributed to 15.4%E and 11.4%E
respectively in urban areas, in contrast to 6.8%E and 3% E
respectively for the same foods in rural areas. Fruits and vegetables
contributed to only a third of the recommended energy (8-10% E)
from these foods, while nuts contributed to less than 1% E. Mean
percent of energy from various food groups across regions in urban
and rural areas in India is given (Figures 1 & 2).
Figure 1. Percent of energy derived from various food groups
in urban adults by Indian regions

North 14.8% 11.4% Central

15.4%
40.7%

24.0% 0.4% 53.9%

2.7%
0.7%
0.3% 1.3%
2.8% 6.5%
6.4% 1.6% 6.2%
1.4% 1.3% 6.7% 1.6%
Cereals and millets
West 11.9% 11.5%
South Pulses and legumes
Meat, poultry and fish
45.6% 10.3%
51.1%
Milk and milk products
18.6% Vegetables and GLVs
4.0%
Fruits
1.8%
1.4%
Roots and tubers
1.7% Nuts and oil seeds
1.2%
1.8%
Visible fats and oils
1.7% 1.3% 4.7%
8.0%
Others
8.1% 3.4% 5.8% 5.9%
North East 8.8% 8.1% East
12.2% 11.9%
57.1%
0.3% 0.3%
2.8% 5.2%
0.3%
1.2% 0.5%
2.3% 57.8%
1.6%
6.1% 2.8%
5.4%
9.6%
5.7%

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 Figure 2. Percent of energy derived from various food
groups in rural adults by regions in India
Rural India
Central East
6.8% 3.0% 5.7% 3.0%
1.0% 0.8%
5.9%
0.6%
0.6%
3.9%
2.7%
4.5% 4.0%

6.9%
6.3%
68.7%
68.5%
Cereals and millets
Pulses and legumes
Meat, poultry and fish
Milk and milk products
South Vegetables and GLVs
West Fruits
5.2% 4.3% Roots and tubers
6.6% 9.3% Nuts and oil seeds
4.0% Visible fats and oils
1.5% Others
1.7%
1.0%
1.1%
4.0% 5.2%

4.8% 4.9%

6.6%
8.2%

65.0% 62.7%

Region: EAST (Urban & Rural)

In east India, the intake of total calories (2013 Kcal), protein
(57.7g) and carbohydrate (323.4g) were close to the pooled average
intakes in urban areas, while intake of total calories 1983 Kcal,
protein (58.6g) and carbohydrate (383.8g) in rural areas were lesser
than the pooled average rural intakes except for carbohydrate intake.
The calories from fat 42.8g and 23.4g in urban and rural areas,
respectively were lower than the national average. The total calorie
contribution from cereals was 1662 Kcal/day, 1362 Kcal/day in urban
and rural areas respectively, while that of pulses, and legumes were

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115 Kcal/day and 124.5kcal/day in urban and rural areas respectively.
The contribution of energy intake from visible fats was 239 Kcal/day
and that from other foods was 163 Kcal/day in urban areas, compared
to 112 Kcal/day and 60 Kcal/day respectively for the same foods in
rural areas. Cereals contributed 57.8%E and 68.7%E of the total
energy intake in urban and rural areas respectively, while, pulses,
legumes & flesh foods contributed to 11.1%E and 10.3%E of the total
energy in both areas respectively. Milk & milk products contributed
to 2.8%E and 2.7%E of total energy, while visible fats and other foods
contributed to 11.9%E and 8.1%E, respectively in urban areas in
contrast to 5.7%E and 3%E respectively in rural areas. Fruits and
vegetables contributed to 2.8% E and 3% E respectively, while nuts
contributed to 0.3% E and 0.8%E of the total energy intake in urban
and rural areas respectively.
Region: NORTH-EAST (Urban)
In northeast India, the intake of total calories (2908 Kcal), protein
(86.7g), fat (61.5g) and carbohydrate (457g) was higher than that of
pooled average Indian intake. The total calorie contribution from
cereals was 1662 Kcal/day, while that of pulses and legumes were
279 Kcal/day. The contribution of energy intake from visible fats was
355 Kcal/day and that from other foods was 255 Kcal/day. Cereals
contributed 57.1% of the total energy intake, while contribution of %
E from pulses, legumes and flesh foods was the highest (15.7%)
among all the regions in India. Milk & milk products contributed to
1.6% of total energy, whereas, visible fats and other foods contributed
to 12.2% and 8.8%, respectively. Fruits and vegetables contributed to
only 1.5% of total energy, while nuts contributed to 0.3% of the total
energy intake (Table-5).
The mean and percent of energy derived from carbohydrate,
protein and fat from different food groups among rural adults in India
(all regions) is given in Table-5 (Annexure-2).

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 Table 5. Mean and percent of energy (E), carbohydrate, protein and fat intake
from different food groups among adults in Rural India
Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Food groups
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

Cereals and
394.4 43.8 1358 65.2 33.4 48.4 4.2 11.9 295.4 80.3
Millets
Pulses and
42.9 4.8 144 6.9 9.7 14 0.8 2.4 24.2 6.6
Legumes
Fats and
16.2 1.8 145 7 0 0 16.1 45.2 0 0.0
Edible Oils
Meat, Poultry,

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Fish and Sea 75.2 8.4 93 4.5 16.1 23.3 2.8 8 0.7 0.2
foods
Milk and Milk
117.9 13.1 87 4.2 3.8 5.5 5.1 14.3 6.3 1.7
products
Nuts and Oil
12.7 1.4 60 2.9 1.2 1.7 5.3 14.7 2 0.5
seeds
Vegetables 79.7 8.9 28 1.4 1.9 2.7 0.3 0.9 4.6 1.3
Roots and
73.9 8.2 62 3 1.1 1.6 0.1 0.2 14.3 3.9
tubers
Fruits 46.8 5.2 18 0.9 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.3 3.8 1.0
Others 40.1 4.5 86 4.1 1.5 2.1 0.8 2.1 17.1 4.6
Total 900 100 2081 100 69 100 36 100 368 100.0
Region: WEST (Urban & Rural)

In west India, the intake of total calories (1738 Kcal), protein

(47.5g), and carbohydrate (240.9g) in urban areas was lower than that
of pooled average Indian intakes, while total calories (2016 Kcal),
protein (70.4g) and carbohydrate (336.7g) intake was higher in rural
areas than that of pooled average urban intake but lower than pooled
average rural intake except for proteins. Similar to northern region,
intake of fat was higher (56.9g) in urban areas when compared to
rural areas (42.9g).
The total calorie contribution from cereals was 792 Kcal/day,
while that of pulses and legumes was 101 Kcal/day, the contribution
of energy intake from visible fats was 323 Kcal/day and that from
other foods was 207 Kcal/day in urban areas, while total calorie
contribution from cereals (1264 Kcal) and pulses and legumes (165
Kcal/day) was higher in rural areas, when compared to urban areas,
and total calorie contribution from visible fats (188 Kcal/day) and
other foods was 86 Kcal/day which was comparatively lower in rural
areas. Cereals contributed 45.6% E. while, pulses, legumes and flesh
foods contributed to 9.2%E. On the other hand, milk & milk products
contributed to 8.1%E, visible fats and other foods contributed to
18.6%E and 11.9%E, respectively.
Fruits and vegetables contributed to 3%E of total energy, while
nuts contributed to 1.7%E in urban areas while total energy intake
from cereals (62.7%E), pulses and legumes and flesh foods
(13.1%E), milk and milk products (5.2%E), visible fats and other
foods contributed to 9.3%E and 4.3%E respectively. Fruits and
vegetables in rural areas contributed to 2.1%E of total energy, while
nuts contributed to 1.5%E.
Thus, total energy intake from cereals and pulses was higher in
rural areas compared to urban areas, while total energy intake from all
other foods was higher in urban areas.

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Region: SOUTH (Urban & Rural)
In urban areas of south India, the intake of total calories (2005
Kcal), protein (58.5g), and carbohydrate (297.8g) was higher than
that of pooled average intake in India, but less than the intake in rural
areas with total calories (2023 Kcal), protein (63.7g) and
carbohydrate (360.6g), while intake of 49.8g of fat per day was less
than the national average and more than the rural intake of 34.4g/day.
The total calorie contribution from cereals was 1024 Kcal/day
and 1314 Kcal/day in urban and rural areas respectively, while that of
pulses and legumes were 119 Kcal/day and 133 Kcal/day in both
areas. The contribution of energy intake from visible fats was 205
Kcal/day and that from other foods (chips, biscuits, chocolates,
sweets, juices etc.) was 230 Kcal/day in urban areas compared to 133
Kcal/day and 106 Kcal/day in rural areas.
Cereals contributed 51.1% and 65% of the total energy intake in
urban and rural areas. While, pulses, legumes and flesh foods
contributed to 13.9%E and 11.4%E of the total energy in both the
areas. On the other hand, milk & milk products contributed to 4.7%E
and 4%E of energy intake in urban and rural areas, visible fats and
other foods contributed to 10.3% E and 11.5 % E, respectively in
urban areas compared to 6.6% E and 5.2% E respectively in rural
areas. Fruits and vegetables contributed to 2.6% E and 2.1% E, while
nuts contributed to 4% E of the total energy intake in both areas
respectively.
The median and percent energy from carbohydrates, fats,
proteins from different food groups among adults by regions in urban
India is presented in Annexure-3 and rural India in Annexure-4.

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 Protein intakes by regions

The region wise protein intakes from different food groups in

India are provided in figures 3a & 3b.
The total protein intake was higher in the central India (48.6g/d)
followed by northeast (41.2 g/day) and was lowest in the north (21.8
g/day). Cereals and millets contributed to the highest proportion of
protein intakes in both urban (26.3 g/day) and rural India (33.4 g/d)
among all food groups, which represented 47.5% and 48.4% of the
total protein contribution in urban and rural India, respectively.
Among the regions, contribution of protein from cereals and millets
was higher than the national average for central India (urban, 58.8%;
rural, 57.3%).
The next food group that contributed to protein intake was pulses
& legumes (8.2 g/day), which represented 14.8% of total contribution
of protein among all food groups in urban India. The highest percent
contribution of protein from pulses & legumes was seen in the north-
east (22.0%). And meat, poultry, fish and seafood's contributed to
11.6% of total protein intakes that ranged from 2.2% in the central to
16.9% in the south. Southern region had the highest intake of protein
form flesh foods for both urban and rural areas, while pulses &
legumes and flesh foods contributed to good amount of protein in the
northeast urban region. Milk and milk products contributed to 7.6%
of total protein intakes in urban India, and ranged from 2.9% in the
northeast to 11.4% in the west.
In rural India, total protein intake from meat, poultry, fish and sea
foods was 16.1 g/d, which represented 23.3% of the total contribution
of protein among all food groups, with highest levels at 28% in the
south and lowest at 19.5% in the central rural regions. Pulses and
legumes contributed to 14% of total protein intake and ranged from
15.7% in the west to 12.5% in the central states in India.

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 Figure 3a. Intake of protein (%) from different
food groups in urban India by regions

70.0 Urban

58.8
60.0

51.6

48.6
47.5

47.5
46.5
50.0
% Protein Intake

42.1
40.0

24.6
30.0

23.1

22.3
19.2

18.1

18.1
17.3
17.1

17.1

17.0
16.8

16.8

16.5
16.2

16.2
15.9

14.3

14.3
20.0

13.4

12.1
11.0

10.0

0.0
Pooled Central East South West North Northeast
Region
Cereals and millets Pulses, legumes, nuts & oil seeds Milk & milk products, meat, poultry, fish & sea foods Other sources

Figure 3b. Intake of proteins (%) from different

food groups in rural India by regions
70.0 Rural
57.3

60.0
51.3
48.4

47.4

50.0
43.0
% Protein Intake

33.9

40.0
28.8

25.9
25.6

30.0
23.7

17.4
15.9
15.7

15.7

20.0
13.4

11.3

7.2
7.1

10.0
5.5

5.4

0.0
Pooled Central East South West
Region
Cereals & millets Pulses, legumes, nuts & oil seeds Milk & milk products, meat, poultry, fish & sea foods Other sources

Protein - Energy ratio by region

Protein Energy ratio (PE): The protein content of a food or diet is
expressed as the proportion of total energy provided by protein and
termed as PE ratio. This is estimated by the ratio of the energy from
protein to total energy. The threshold for this ratio as per the
recommendations is 10.4% in males and 11.1% in females. The PE

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ratio was as per recommendation, ranging from 10.98% in the west to
11.95%, in the northeast among the males. In the rural regions, the PE
ratio among males was less than the threshold limit of 10.4% in the
east and southern region, and was as per recommendation in the
central (12.42%) and the west (11.6%) regions. Among the females,
the mean values of the PE ratio was as per the recommendation in all
the four rural regions, ranging between 10.87% and 11.96% (east,
11.47%; northeast, 11.96% and southern regions, 11.69%). The
probability of protein inadequacy based on requirement distribution
ranged from 36% to 44% among rural and urban population
respectively (Figure 4). Even among those population where the total
protein intake appears to be adequate in terms of quantity and PE
ratio, the protein quality was poor across various regions in India. A
minimum of 66% of total protein should come from pulses, beans,
milk, flesh foods and nuts as per the recommendation of ICMR-NIN.
Figure 4. Intake and reference distribution of protein (g/kg/d)
in rural and urban population

Distribution
Requirement
Rural intake
3 Urban intake
Density

0
0 1 2 3 4

Protein (g/kg/d)

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 Fats and Oils consumption by regions

Region wise fats and oils consumption in India is given in figures

5a & 5b. Oils or fats used for food preparation and oils used in fried
foods including fats derived from flesh food sources are termed
visible or added fats; and oils / fats from foods such as rice, pulses,
nuts and oilseeds are termed invisible fats.
Nearly 84% of the population from rural areas and 38% from
urban areas had <20% of E/day from total fats/oils, which is below
the normal recommendation level. Additionally, 25% of the
population from urban areas had more than 30% E/day from total fats
which is higher than the normal recommended levels. The region
wise fat intake (represented as percentage) from different foods is
provided in figure 5. Mean intake of total fat was 51.6g and 36.0g per
day in urban and rural India respectively, of which, 29.5 g and 16.1g/d
were from visible fats/oils in urban and rural India. Among the
regions in urban areas, north had the highest intake of added fat/oils
(45.9 g) /per day, while the south region had the lowest 22.9 g added
fat/oils intake per day. Thus, added (visible) fat/oils intake
contributed to 68.2% and 46 % of total fat intake in north and south
urban regions respectively.
While in rural areas, eastern states had the highest contribution of
fat intake from visible fats /oils (53.3%), and the southern region
(42.9%) had the lowest fat intake from visible fats/oils. In contrast,
nuts and oil seeds contributed to only 0.7% of total fat intake in
northern region (urban), while 15.3 % of total fat intake was from
nuts and oil seeds in urban southern region. While in rural areas, the
contribution of percentage fats from nuts and oilseeds was 14.7% and
ranged from 21% in the south to 4.9% in the central.
The next highest contribution of percent of fats intake (6.0 g/day)
was from other food groups in urban India representing 11.6% of
overall fat intake and ranged from 7.6% in the West to 13.3% in the
South. Similarly, milk and milk products contributed to 11.6% of
total fat intake, ranging from 4.1% in the northeast and 15.5% in the

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west region in urban India. While, in the rural areas the next highest
contribution of fats intake was from nuts and oil seeds (5.3 g/day)
representing 14.7% of the total fat intake and ranged from 21% in the
south to 4.9% in the central. Milk and milk products also contributed
to 14.3% of the total % fat intake. Meat, poultry, fish and seafood
contributed to 4.1% of total fat intake, ranging from 0.9% in the North
and 7.0% in northeast in the urban areas, while in rural areas these
foods contributed to 8% of total % fat intake, ranging from 8.1% in
the south to 10.8% in the east. As per recommendation, not more than
50% of total fat/oils intakes can come from visible fats/oils and
another half should from invisible fats such as nuts and oil seeds,
pulses and legumes etc, to achieve appropriate balance of essential n-
3 and n-6 poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and MUFA to reduce
risk of CVDs.
The region wise fat intake (%) from visible (added oil/ fats) and
invisible (food sources) in urban and rural India is given in figures 5a
& 5b.

Figure 5a. Fat intake (%) from visible & hidden sources
(foods) in urban India by region
80
68.2
70 63.1 64.1
62.7 62.1
57.2
60
54

50 46
42.8
37.3 37.9 36.9
%

40 35.9
31.8
30

20

10

0
Pooled Central East South West North Northeast

Visible fat Fat from food (invisible)

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 Figure 5b. Fat intake (%) from visible & hidden sources
(foods) in Rural India by region
80

70

60 57.1
54.8 53.3
52.4 51.2
46.7 48.8
50 47.6
45.2 42.9
%

40

30

20

10

0
Pooled Central East South West
Visible fat Fat from food (invisible)

Region wise Carbohydrate Intakes

The regions wise Carbohydrate intake in India is provided in

figures 6a & 6b. The mean intake of total carbohydrate was 289 g/day
in urban India and 368 g/day in rural India. The total carbohydrate
intake was highest in northeast region (357 g/day) and lowest in the
north (143 g/day) in urban areas while the total intake was highest in
central (325 g/day) and lowest in western states (264.1 g/day) of rural
India. Cereals and millets contributed to the highest proportion of
carbohydrate intakes (212 g/day) among all the food groups, which
represented 73.4% of the total contribution of carbohydrate among
all food groups in urban India, while in rural areas, cereals and millets
contributed to highest proportion of carbohydrate intake of 295 g/day
among all the food groups, representing 80.2% of the total
carbohydrate intake.
Among the regions, the highest proportion of carbohydrate from
cereals and millets was seen in the northeast (78%) and the lowest
was seen in north India (64.7%) in urban areas; in contrast to highest
proportion in central (47.8%) and lowest proportion in east (42.4%)

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 in rural areas. Pulses and legumes contributed to 19g of carbohydrate
per day, representing only 6.5% of total contribution of carbohydrate
among all food groups in urban India; while carbohydrate intake from
pulses and legumes was 24.2 g/day in rural areas, which represented
6.7% of total carbohydrate intake.
The highest percent contribution was seen in northeast (9.6%) and
lowest in the south (6.4%) and central India (6.4%) in urban areas,
while highest percentage of energy contribution was seen in west
(5.8%) and lowest in east (3.9%) in rural areas. Roots & tubers
contributed to 3.8% of total intake and ranged from 2.7% in the west
to 6.8% in the east in urban areas, while the contribution of roots and
tubers to total intakes was 8.2%, and ranged from 14% in the east to
5.4% in the west in rural areas. It is important to include complex
carbohydrates such as pulses, legumes & nuts and vegetables, which
should contribute to more than 30% of total energy in the diet.
Inclusion of complex carbohydrates will also satisfy the fiber
requirements of an individual per day.
Region-wise percent carbohydrates intake from cereals and
millets as one group and pulses, vegetables and fruits combined as
another group in urban and rural areas in India among adults is given
in figure 6a & 6b.
Figure 6a. Intake of carbohydrate (%) from
different foods, urban adults by regions
90.0
76.8 77.9
80.0 73.4 72.9 74.2
68.0
70.0 64.7
60.0
% Intake

50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0 13.1 14.9 13.3 15.8 14.6
11.9 11.7
10.0
0.0
Pooled Central East South West North Northeast
Cereals and Millets Pulses+Vegetables+Fruits

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 Figure 6b. Intake of carbohydrate (%) from
different foods, rural adults by regions
90.0 81.2 81.3
80.2 80.2 78.4
80.0
70.0
60.0
% Intake

50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0 12.7 13.1 15.1 13.2
10.7
10.0
0.0
Pooled Central East South West
Cereals and Millets Pulses+Vegetables+Fruits

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 Energy consumption status and
Recommendations of ICMR-NIN My Plate

The recommended intakes are expressed as percentage energy

recommended from major food groups such as cereals, pulses and
fats. While other food groups such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and milk
and milk products are expressed in terms of raw intakes. The
recommended intake of cereals was considered when it was less than
or equal to 45% of the total energy, while for pulses upto 17% and for
total fats 20-30% of the total E/d were considered normal. For milk
and milk products, vegetables, fruits, nuts intakes/day are given as
g/ml and other foods, including snacks and savouries, the energy
intake as percent of the total energy intake are given in Table 6.
The overall percentage of population taking more than the
recommended intakes of cereals was 97.1% in rural and 68.8% in
urban region. And, only 7.2% of the population in rural and 16.4% in
urban areas consumed pulses as per the recommendation. Similarly,
proportion of people consuming milk and milk products (rural, 8.7%;
urban,14.3%), and vegetables and fruit as per the recommendation
were low among rural (vegetables 8.8%; fruits 15.9%) and urban
population (vegetables,17%; fruits, 28.6%).
Nuts consumption as per the recommended intake was observed
Table 6. Criteria for assessing recommended
intakes of food groups
Foods Recommended intake
Cereals <40% E
Pulses >17% E
Total fat 20-30% E
Milk & Milk products Intake >300 ml or g
Vegetables Intake >300 g
Fruits Intake >75 g
Nuts Intake >30 g
Others <10% E
Source: ICMR-NIN My Plate recommendations; E=energy

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among 22.2% and 27.1% of the population in rural and urban areas
respectively. Thus, a major segment of population was consuming far
more cereals than recommended and less protective foods such as
legumes, milk, nuts, vegetables and fruits. In addition, 10% of total
calorie intake was contributed by ready to eat foods such as chips,
biscuits, chocolates, sweets and juices, among majority of the
population (Figure 7). The percentage of adult population consuming
the recommended levels of foods by region in urban and rural areas is
given in Annexure-5.
There were regional differences in intake pattern of different food
groups. Going by region, majority of the population in the north
(64.9%) followed by west (46.7%) were consuming cereals as per
recommendation (45% E from cereals) in urban areas, pulses intake
as per recommended intake was observed by majority in the northeast
(33.8%) followed by south (20.4%) in the urban areas. In the rural
region, intake of pulses was very poor and was highest at 12.3% in
western region.
As for fat intake, nearly 85% of the population from rural areas
and 38% from urban consumed fat/oils below the recommended
level. Moreover, 25% of the population from urban area consumed
more than the recommended level of fat/oil/day. Milk and milk
products intake as per recommendations was highest in the north
(33.5%) followed by west (20.2%) in urban areas. While in rural
areas, the highest numbers consuming milk as per the
recommendations was in the western region (15.8%).
Vegetable consumption was observed as per the recommended
intakes among majority of the population in the east (49.9%)
followed by northeast (28.3%) in urban areas, while in the rural areas
highest consumption of vegetables was observed as recommended in
the eastern region (28%). Fruits were consumed by majority as per
the recommended intake in the south (34.3%) followed by 31% each
in north and western regions in urban areas, while in the rural areas
highest consumption of fruits as per recommended intake was found
in the south (19.6%) followed by east (16.3%). The consumption of

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nuts as per the recommended intake was highest in the regions of
northeast and south at 28.6% and 25.1% respectively in the urban
areas, while in rural areas highest consumption of nuts was observed
in south (21.3%) as per the recommended intake. As for other foods,
78.1% from east, 73% from northeast and 65% from south in the
urban areas were getting more than 10% of total calories from
processed and ready to eat foods.
The pooled analysis of all states as mean percent of energy from
various food groups in comparison with 'My Plate' recommendations
in urban and rural India among adults is given in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Mean Percent of energy from various food

groups in Urban and Rural India (Pooled) in adults.

My plate recommendations Urban India

12.0% 11.1%

40.0%
13.7%
11.0%

2.0%
5.0% 51.4%
2.7%
1.1%
5.0%
1.5%
5.1%
10.0%
5.4%
17.0% Rural India 6.1%
4.1%
7.0%
2.9% 65.2%
3.0% Cereals and millets
1.4% Pulses and legumes
Meat, poultry and fish
4.2%
Milk and milk products
Vegetables and GLVs
4.5% Fruits
Roots and tubers
Nuts and oil seeds
6.9% Visible fats and oils
Others

Note: Other foods include chips, biscuits, chocolates, sweets and juices

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Region wise Prevalence of Obesity
The region wise indicators of BMI is represented in Figure 8. In
urban areas overweight was prevalent in 31.4%, and ranged from
34.7% in north to 23.9% in central India. Similarly, overall obesity
prevalence was 12.5% and was highest in the north (15.4%) and
lowest in the central (7.9%). Abdominal obesity was prevalent in
53.1% and ranged from 61.4% in the north to 42.4% in the Central
region. The overall Chronic energy deficiency (CED) or
undernourishment as measured by low BMI (<18.5 BMI) was 9.3%
and ranged from 15.4% in the central region to 6.5% in the north in
urban India.
While in the rural areas overall overweight prevalence was 16.6%
and ranged from 22.2% in south to 10.1% in central region. On the
other hand, overall obesity prevalence was 4.9% and ranged from
7.7% in the south to 2.1% in the central. Similarly, abdominal obesity
was 18.8% and was highest in the south (25.7%) and lowest in the east
(11.9%). CED was observed among 35.4% and was highest in the
central region (41.2%) and lowest in the south (28.5%) in rural areas.
On the whole it was observed that overweight, obesity and abdominal
obesity was highest in the south while CED was highest in the central
regions followed by east and west regions of the country. The region
wise indicators of BMI among adults in urban and rural areas is given
in figure 8a & 8b.
Figure 8a. Prevalence of obesity among urban Indians by regions
70.0
CED Overweight Obesity Abdominal obesity
61.4
60.0 56.7
53.6 53.1
50.4
50.0 46.4
% Prevalence

42.4
40.0 34.7 33.7 32.4 31.4
28.2 28.3
30.0 23.9
20.0 15.4 15.4 14.1 15.0
11.6 12.5
7.9 8.3 10.0 8.6 8.8 9.3
6.5 7.5
10.0

0.0
Central East North Northeast South West Pooled
Regions

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 Figure 8b. Prevalence (%) of obesity among rural adults by region

70.0 CED Overweight Obesity Abdominal obesity

60.0
% Prevalence

50.0 41.2 39.7 39.4

40.0 35.4
28.5
30.0 25.7
22.2
16.6 18.8
16.4 15.2 15.4
20.0 12.7 11.9
10.1
7.7
10.0 3.9 4.9
2.1 2.5
0.0
Central East South West Pooled
Regions

Hypertension
The overall prevalence of hypertension (HTN) was 32.8% and
21.9% in urban and rural regions respectively. In the urban region,
highest prevalence was observed in the north east (39.6%) and central
region had comparatively lower prevalence of HTN (25.1%), while
in the rural region, the east (27.8%) had highest prevalence and the
central region (15.4%) had comparatively lower prevalence. Thus,
northeast in the urban region and east in the rural region had highest
prevalence of hypertension, while both urban and rural regions of
central India comparatively had lower prevalence of hypertension.
Diabetes
The overall prevalence of diabetes was 25.4% in urban and 7.4%
in rural regions. The highest prevalence was observed in the south
(29.3%) followed by north (28.1%) and lowest in central region
(17.7%) followed by east (18.7%) in the urban areas. Whereas in the
rural areas the highest prevalence was observed in south (10.3%) and
lowest in east (3.5%) followed by central (4.9%) region. Thus,
highest prevalence was observed in the south in urban and rural areas
and lowest in the east and central regions. The prevalence of
hypertension and diabetes among adults in urban and rural areas
across regions in India is given in figure 9a & 9b.

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 Figure 9a. Prevalence of hypertension (%)
among adults by region

50.0
Urban Rural
39.6
% Prevalence of HTN

40.0 35.5
34.1 34.4 32.8
30.9
30.0 27.8
25.1
21.7 21.9 21.9
20.0 15.4

10.0

0.0
Central East North Northeast South West Pooled
Regions

Figure 9b. Prevalence of diabetes (%) among adults by region

35.0 Urban Rural

29.3
30.0 28.1
25.9 25.4
24.1
25.0
% Prevalence diabetes

18.7
20.0 17.7

15.0
10.3
10.0 8.1 7.4
4.9
5.0 3.5

0.0
Central East North Northeast South West Pooled
Regions

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 Fig 10a. Intake of milk & milk products and risk of
hypertension
Milk and Milk Products
<100g

100-200g

200-300g

>300g

0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2

Odds Ratio

Total N=93,851
Odds ratio was adjusted for age, gender, BMI, total energy and total fat
Source: NNMB Urban Survey 2016

Figure 10a shows increased risk of hypertension with low intake

of milk and milk products.
Figure 10b. Fruits & vegetables and other food intakes
on the risk of diabetes

<100g
Fruits & Vegetables

100-200g
200-300g
Intake

>300g

<5% E
Other foods

5-10% E
>10% E
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Total N=40,727; Odds ratio adjusted for age, gender, BMI, total energy and total fat;
*Fruits & vegetables (excluding potato); *Other foods include, sweets, ice-creams,
carbonated beverages, fried snacks and packaged foods;
*E= Energy; Source: NNMB Urban Survey 2016.

Figure 10b shows increased risk of diabetes with low intake of

vegetables and fruits. Higher intake of other foods such as sweets,
ice-creams, carbonated beverages, fried snacks and packaged foods
increased the risk of diabetes.

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Conclusion
What India eats has very wide regional differences depending on
food and cultural practices. But a major segment of population was
consuming far more cereals than recommended and less protective
foods such as legumes, milk, nuts, vegetables and fruits. The main
aspects were more or less similar across India as highlighted below
Ÿ In the urban region of north India, fat intake (67.3 g) was among
the highest; and overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity were
highest when compared to other regions. Hypertension (34%) and
diabetes (28%) were also high.
Ÿ Northeast India consumed the highest total calorie (2908 Kcal)
and carbohydrate (457 g) per day, and comparatively had higher
proportion of people (39.6%) with hypertension.
Ÿ The highest percent contribution of protein (22.0%) from pulses
and legumes was observed in the north-east region (urban).
Ÿ Highest percent protein from meat, poultry, fish and sea foods was
observed in the urban (16.9%) and rural (28%) of southern
regions in India.
Ÿ As for milk and milk products, only 8.7% in rural and 14.3% of the
population in urban areas consumed as per the recommended
intakes.
Ÿ Vegetable consumption as per the recommended intakes was
observed among majority of the population in the east (urban-
49.9%: rural 28%) in urban areas.
Ÿ Total calorie intake contributed by ready to eat foods such as
chips, biscuits, chocolates, sweets and juices was >10% among
majority of the population in urban areas.
Ÿ Abdominal obesity was prevalent in 53.1% and 18.8% among
urban and rural population respectively.
Ÿ Low consumption of vegetables and fruits increased the risk of
diabetes.
Ÿ Consumption of other foods such as sweets, ice-creams,
carbonated beverages, fried snacks and packaged foods increased
the risk of diabetes by nearly 30%.

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Ÿ Low intake of milk and milk products increased the risk of
hypertension.
For achieving health, elimination of all forms of malnutrition, to
reach the SDGs and to reduce NCDs, there is an urgent need to create
awareness among households for inculcating healthy dietary
practices and improve consumption of locally grown and available
protective foods. The increased availability of inexpensive staple
cereal crops has reduced hunger, but at the expense of diet diversity,
displacing local ingredients and protective foods.
Also, while not everyone has equal access to diverse,
micronutrient rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes,
pulses and nuts, foods that are high in salt, sugars, saturated fats and
trans fats have become cheaper and are more widely available.
Healthy diet and adequate physical activity are the only strategies for
halting or preventing the development of type 2 diabetes, coronary
heart disease, stroke etc. Small, judicious changes in dietary intakes
will result in huge difference in the health and nutrition of our
population.

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 ANNEXURES
Annexure 1. Mean and percent of energy (E) from carbohydrate, protein and fat intake
from different food groups among adults residing in 6 regions of urban India

Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate

Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

CENTRAL 779.9 100 1825 100 50.2 100 49.8 100 277 100.0
Cereals and Millets 298.9 38.3 983 53.9 29.5 58.8 3.8 7.6 202 72.9
Pulses & Legumes 39.7 5.1 113 6.2 7.7 15.3 0.8 1.6 18 6.5
Fats & Edible Oils 31.2 4 281 15.4 0 0 31.2 62.7 0 0.0

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Meat, Poultry, Fish
6.3 0.8 28 1.6 1.1 2.2 0.5 1 0 0.0
& Sea foods
Milk and Milk
117.3 15 119 6.5 4.4 8.8 7.4 14.9 9 3.2
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 1.3 0.2 7 0.4 0.3 0.6 0.5 1 0 0.0
Vegetables 76.7 9.8 24 1.3 1.4 2.8 0.2 0.4 3 1.1
Roots & tubers 79.1 10.1 50 2.7 1.3 2.6 0.2 0.4 10 3.6
Fruits 36.2 4.6 12 0.7 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.4 2 0.7
Others 93.2 12 208 11.4 4.2 8.4 5 10 32 11.6

Contd..
 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

EAST 939.2 100 2013 100 57.7 100 42.8 100 323 100.0
Cereals and Millets 340.2 36.2 1164 57.8 29.8 51.6 3.2 7.5 248 76.8
Pulses & Legumes 36.6 3.9 115 5.7 8.1 14 0.8 1.9 18 5.6
Fats & Edible Oils 26.6 2.8 239 11.9 0 0 26.6 62.1 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry, Fish
38.7 4.1 108 5.4 7.4 12.8 2.4 5.6 0 0.0
& Sea foods
Milk and Milk
68.5 7.3 57 2.8 2.6 4.5 3.5 8.2 4 1.2
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 1.4 0.1 6 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.2 0 0.0
Vegetables 161.9 17.2 46 2.3 2.9 5 0.6 1.4 6 1.9

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Roots & tubers 163.5 17.4 105 5.2 2.6 4.5 0.3 0.7 22 6.8
Fruits 28 3 10 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 2 0.6
Others 73.8 7.9 163 8.1 3.9 6.8 4.8 11.2 23 7.1
NORTH 869.7 100 1723 100 46.9 100 67.3 100 221 100.0
Cereals and Millets 215.2 24.7 700 40.7 21.8 46.5 3 4.5 143 64.7
Pulses & Legumes 38.2 4.4 111 6.4 7.8 16.6 0.9 1.3 17 7.7
Fats & Edible Oils 46 5.3 413 24 0 0 45.9 68.2 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry, Fish &
7.3 0.8 27 1.6 1.4 3 0.6 0.9 0 0.0
Sea foods
Milk and Milk
142.4 16.4 115 6.7 4.9 10.4 7.2 10.7 10 4.5
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 1.1 0.1 6 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.7 0 0.0
Vegetables 88.2 10.1 23 1.3 1.5 3.2 0.3 0.4 3 1.4
Roots & tubers 77.3 8.9 48 2.8 1.2 2.6 0.2 0.3 10 4.5
Fruits 62.4 7.2 24 1.4 0.5 1.1 0.3 0.4 5 2.3
Others 191.6 22 255 14.8 7.6 16.2 8.4 12.5 34 15.4
Contd..
 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

NORTHEAST 1088.1 100 2909 100 86.7 100 61.5 100 458 100.0
Cereals and Millets 480.1 44.1 1662 57.1 41.2 47.5 3.8 6.2 357 77.9
Pulses & Legumes 86 7.9 279 9.6 19.1 22 2.3 3.7 44 9.6
Fats & Edible Oils 39.4 3.6 355 12.2 0 0 39.4 64.1 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry, Fish &
66.2 6.1 179 6.1 13.2 15.2 4.3 7 0 0.0
Sea foods
Milk and Milk
50.7 4.7 47 1.6 2.5 2.9 2.5 4.1 4 0.9
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 1.9 0.2 9 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.7 1.1 0 0.0
Vegetables 110.8 10.2 36 1.2 2.2 2.5 0.4 0.7 5 1.1
Roots & tubers 126.7 11.6 80 2.8 2 2.3 0.3 0.5 17 3.7
Fruits 24.3 2.2 8 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2 1 0.2

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Others 102 9.4 255 8.8 6 6.9 7.7 12.5 30 6.6
SOUTH 884.6 100 2005 100 58.5 100 49.8 100 298 100.0
Cereals and Millets 294.6 33.3 1024 51.1 24.6 42.1 2.2 4.4 221 74.2
Pulses & Legumes 37.3 4.2 119 5.9 8.2 14 0.8 1.6 19 6.4
Fats & Edible Oils 22.9 2.6 206 10.3 0 0 22.9 46 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry, Fish
48.3 5.5 161 8 9.9 16.9 3.3 6.6 0 0.0
& Sea foods
Milk and Milk
122.6 13.9 95 4.7 4.5 7.7 5.6 11.2 7 2.3
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 18.9 2.1 80 4 1.3 2.2 7.6 15.3 2 0.7
Vegetables 71.3 8.1 25 1.2 1.6 2.7 0.3 0.6 3 1.0
Roots & tubers 68.2 7.7 37 1.8 1 1.7 0.2 0.4 7 2.3
Fruits 62.9 7.1 28 1.4 0.6 1 0.3 0.6 6 2.0
Others 137.6 15.6 231 11.5 6.8 11.6 6.6 13.3 32 10.7
Contd..
 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

WEST 793.2 100 1739 100 47.5 100 56.9 100 241 100.0
Cereals and Millets 238.3 30 792 45.6 23.1 48.6 3.1 5.4 164 68.0
Pulses & Legumes 33.2 4.2 101 5.8 6.9 14.5 0.6 1.1 16 6.6
Fats & Edible Oils 36 4.5 324 18.6 0 0 35.9 63.1 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry, Fish
14.4 1.8 59 3.4 3.2 6.7 1.2 2.1 0 0.0
& Sea foods
Milk and Milk
184.6 23.3 141 8.1 5.4 11.4 8.8 15.5 12 5.0
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 5.5 0.7 30 1.7 1.1 2.3 2.4 4.2 1 0.4
Vegetables 74.3 9.4 23 1.3 1.6 3.4 0.2 0.4 3 1.2
Roots & tubers 51 6.4 32 1.8 0.8 1.7 0.1 0.2 7 2.9

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Fruits 64.7 8.2 29 1.7 0.5 1.1 0.3 0.5 6 2.5
Others 91.2 11.5 207 11.9 4.9 10.3 4.3 7.6 33 13.7
Source: NNMB urban survey 2016
 Annexure 2. Mean and percent of energy (E) from carbohydrate, protein and fat intake
from different food groups among adults residing in 4 regions of rural India

Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate

Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) ( g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

CENTRAL 950 100 2269 100 85 100 36 100 400 100.0

Cereals and
454.4 47.8 1554.6 68.5 48.6 57.3 6.7 18.7 325 81.3
Millets
Pulses & Legumes 47.6 5 157.5 6.9 10.6 12.5 0.9 2.5 26.8 6.7
Fats & Edible Oils 17 1.8 153.3 6.8 0 0 17 47.6 0 0.0

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Meat, Poultry, Fish
85.3 9 101.8 4.5 16.6 19.5 3.2 9 1.6 0.4
& Sea foods
Milk and Milk
99.9 10.5 88.7 3.9 3.5 4.2 5.1 14.2 5.6 1.4
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 4 0.4 23.1 1 0.8 1 1.8 4.9 1 0.3
Vegetables 83.4 8.8 28.3 1.2 1.9 2.3 0.4 1 4.3 1.1
Roots & tubers 89.4 9.4 79.6 3.5 1.4 1.7 0.1 0.3 18.4 4.6
Fruits 39.5 4.2 13.7 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.3 2.8 0.7
Others 29.9 3.1 68.9 3 1 1.2 0.6 1.7 14.8 3.7
Contd..
 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) ( g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

EAST 932.9 100 1983 100 58.6 100 23.4 100 382.8 100.0
Cereals and
395.7 42.4 1361.6 68.7 27.8 47.4 2.1 8.8 307 80.2
Millets
Pulses &
36.8 3.9 124.5 6.3 8.6 14.7 0.6 2.6 21.1 5.5
Legumes
Fats & Edible Oils 12.5 1.3 112.3 5.7 0 0 12.5 53.3 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry,
62.7 6.7 78.5 4 12.4 21.2 2.5 10.8 1.5 0.4
Fish & Sea foods
Milk and Milk
73.9 7.9 52.7 2.7 2.5 4.3 3.2 13.7 4.1 1.1
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 3.2 0.3 16.2 0.8 0.5 0.9 1.2 5.2 0.7 0.2
Vegetables 140.4 15 47.2 2.4 3.2 5.5 0.6 2.4 7.1 1.9
Roots & tubers 130.8 14 117.6 5.9 2.1 3.6 0.1 0.6 27 7.1
Fruits 45.3 4.9 12.6 0.6 0.4 0.7 0.1 0.5 2.5 0.7

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Others 31.7 3.4 59.7 3 0.9 1.6 0.5 2.2 11.7 3.1
SOUTH 852.7 100 2022.6 100 63.7 100 34.4 100 360.6 100.0
Cereals and
381.2 44.7 1313.7 65 27.4 43 2.6 7.5 293 81.3
Millets
Pulses &
39.3 4.6 132.6 6.6 8.8 13.9 0.8 2.3 22.2 6.2
Legumes
Fats & Edible Oils 14.8 1.7 132.6 6.6 0 0 14.7 42.9 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry,
80.7 9.5 98 4.8 17.8 28 2.8 8.1 0.4 0.1
Fish & Sea foods
Milk and Milk
112.3 13.2 81.6 4 3.8 5.9 4.8 14.1 6.3 1.7
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 17.5 2.1 80.5 4 1.3 2 7.2 21 2.6 0.7
Vegetables 56.7 6.7 22.6 1.1 1.4 2.1 0.2 0.6 4 1.1
Roots & tubers 49.3 5.8 35.3 1.7 0.7 1 0.1 0.2 8 2.2
Fruits 52.3 6.1 20.2 1 0.5 0.8 0.1 0.4 4.2 1.2
Others 48.8 5.7 105.6 5.2 2.1 3.2 1 3 19.9 5.5
Contd..
 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate
Regions
(g) (%) (kcal) (%) ( g) (%) (g) (%) (g) (%)

WEST 853.1 100 2016.4 100 70.4 100 42.9 100 336.7 100.0
Cereals and
365.7 42.9 1264.1 62.7 36.1 51.3 7 16.4 264.1 78.4
Millets
Pulses &
49.7 5.8 165.2 8.2 11.1 15.7 1.1 2.5 27.9 8.3
Legumes
Fats & Edible Oils 21 2.5 188.4 9.3 0 0 20.9 48.8 0 0.0
Meat, Poultry,
66.8 7.8 98 4.9 13.9 19.7 4.6 10.6 0.4 0.1
Fish & Sea foods
Milk and Milk

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154 18.1 105.1 5.2 4.3 6.1 6.1 14.3 7.6 2.3
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 5.2 0.6 29.6 1.5 1.1 1.6 2.2 5.1 1.3 0.4
Vegetables 66.5 7.8 21.2 1.1 1.5 2.2 0.3 0.6 3.5 1.0
Roots & tubers 46.3 5.4 39.6 2 0.7 1.1 0 0.1 9 2.7
Fruits 37.4 4.4 19.2 1 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.3 4.2 1.2
Others 40.4 4.7 86 4.3 1.2 1.8 0.6 1.4 18.8 5.6

Source: NNMB rural survey 2012

 Annexure 3: Median Energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat
intake from different food groups among adults residing
in 6 regions of urban India
Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrates
Regions
(g) (Kcal) (g) (g) (g)
POOLED STATES 580.3 1442.1 37.7 32.9 239.3
Cereals 271.3 923.3 24.2 2.4 195.7
Pulses& Legumes 30.8 95.9 6.7 0.5 15.3
Fats & Edible Oils 24.6 221.5 0 24.6 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk products 80 69.9 3 4.3 5.2
Millets 0 0 0 0 0
Nuts & Oil seeds 0.5 2.6 0.1 0.2 0.1
Condiments & Spices 11.8 21.5 0.9 0.5 2.9
GLVs 1 0.8 0.1 0 0
Roots & tubers 66.2 37.1 1 0.1 7.6
Other vegetables 41.7 10.1 0.6 0.1 1.3
Fruits 26.7 5.4 0.2 0.1 0.7
Snacks &Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 12.2 48.4 0.2 0 10.3
Others 13.5 5.6 0.8 0 0.2
CENTRAL 564.2 1477.1 39.7 36.1 237.9
Cereals 280 922.6 27.5 3.5 189.6
Pulses& Legumes 32.9 97.1 6.6 0.5 15.3
Fats & Edible Oils 26.3 236.6 0 26.3 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk products 79.1 82.1 2.9 5.1 6.5
Nuts & Oil seeds 0 0 0 0 0
GLVs 0.4 0.5 0 0 0
Roots & tubers 66.5 41.2 1.1 0.1 8.5
Other vegetables 22.7 5.3 0.1 0.1 0.6
Condiments & Spices 9.1 15.1 0.6 0.4 2
Fruits 18.4 3.8 0.2 0.1 0.5
Snacks &Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 17.5 69.5 0.3 0 14.8
Others 11.3 3.3 0.4 0 0.1
Contd..

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 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrates
Regions
(g) (Kcal) (g) (g) (g)
EAST 706.3 1642.1 42.7 28.9 291.5
Cereals 329 1124.7 28.9 3 238.7
Pulses& Legumes 30.7 97.1 7 0.4 15.4
Fats & Edible Oils 22.8 205.2 0 22.8 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk
26.3 25.5 1.3 1.5 1.8
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 0 0 0 0 0
GLVs 0 0 0 0 0
Roots & tubers 153.1 99 2.4 0.3 20.8
Other vegetables 103 26.5 1.5 0.3 3.2
Condiments & Spices 10.1 19.5 0.8 0.5 2.7
Fruits 11 2.2 0.1 0.1 0.3
Snacks &Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 10 39.8 0.2 0 8.5
Others 10.3 2.6 0.5 0 0.1
NORTH 589.6 1372.7 34.3 51.9 183.3
Cereals 201.9 656.8 20.5 2.7 133.5
Pulses& Legumes 31.6 93.3 6.6 0.5 14.6
Fats & Edible Oils 43 386.8 0 43 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk
67.6 50.1 2.2 3.1 4.4
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 0 0 0 0 0
GLVs 0 0 0 0 0
Roots & tubers 61.5 36.9 1 0.1 7.6
Other vegetables 50 9.5 0.4 0.1 1.4
Condiments & Spices 9.1 16.4 0.7 0.5 2
Fruits 36 7.2 0.3 0.2 1
Snacks &Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 18.9 75.2 0.4 0 16.1
Others 70 40.4 2.3 1.7 2.8

Contd..

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 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrates
Regions
(g) (Kcal) (g) (g) (g)
NORTHEAST 813.8 2333.6 60.3 40.9 405.9
Cereals 449.7 1561.6 37.9 3.2 336.3
Pulses& Legumes 76.9 248.9 16.7 1.3 40.1
Fats & Edible Oils 33.7 302.2 0 33.6 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk
0 0 0 0 0
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 0 0 0 0 0
GLVs 0 0 0 0 0
Roots & tubers 115.3 72.7 1.8 0.2 15.2
Other vegetables 68.9 16.9 0.9 0.2 2.2
Condiments &
9.4 17.1 0.6 0.3 2.7
Spices
Fruits 15.4 3.5 0.1 0.1 0.5
Snacks &Savories 14 61.7 1 2 0
Sugars 10 40 0.2 0 8.5
Others 20.4 9.1 1.1 0 0.3
SOUTH 584.3 1453.8 37.3 30.3 248.7
Cereals 274.9 957.4 22.8 1.8 207.3
Pulses& Legumes 29.9 95.7 6.5 0.5 15.4
Fats & Edible Oils 18.8 169.4 0 18.8 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk
100 73 3.6 4.5 5.3
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 8.6 38.2 0.5 3.6 0.7
GLVs 1.5 1.2 0.1 0 0.1
Roots & tubers 50.6 25.1 0.7 0.1 5
Other vegetables 22.9 6.5 0.3 0.1 0.9
Condiments &
14 25.6 1.1 0.5 3.5
Spices
Fruits 37.2 7.7 0.3 0.2 1
Snacks &Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 10 39.8 0.2 0 8.5
Others 15.9 14.3 1.1 0.2 1
Contd..

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 Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrates
Regions
(g) (Kcal) (g) (g) (g)
WEST 521 1294.4 32.8 41.9 189.2
Cereals 201.5 670.3 19.4 2.3 139.5
Pulses& Legumes 27.2 85.5 5.8 0.4 13.8
Fats & Edible Oils 31 279.1 0 31 0
Meat & Poultry 0 0 0 0 0
Fish & Sea foods 0 0 0 0 0
Milk and Milk
118 107 3.9 6.7 9
products
Nuts & Oil seeds 1.2 6 0.2 0.5 0.2
GLVs 3 3.2 0.1 0 0.1
Roots & tubers 38.7 23.4 0.6 0.1 4.8
Other vegetables 25 5.4 0.2 0.1 0.7
Condiments &
14 25.1 1.1 0.7 3.3
Spices
Fruits 29.8 6.2 0.3 0.1 0.8
Snacks & Savories 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 19.9 78.8 0.4 0 16.9
Others 11.7 4.4 0.7 0 0.2
Source: NNMB Urban Survey 2016

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 Annexure 4: Median energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat
intake from different food groups among adults residing
in 4 regions of rural India
Regions/ Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbo-
Food groups (g) (Kcal) (g) (g) hydrates (g)
POOLED STATES 796.1 2005.6 65.6 23.4 368.1
Cereal Grains 311.5 1070.8 24 1.9 235.2
Pulses & Legumes 31.2 104.6 7.1 0.5 17.7
Fats & Edible Oils 11 99 0 11 0
Meat & Poultry 42.1 69.2 5.9 1.9 0
Fishes & Other Sea
60 60.5 11.4 1 0.3
Foods
Milk & Milk Products 66 53.9 2.3 3.2 3.6
Nuts & Oil Seeds 1.9 10.3 0.3 0.8 0.4
GLVs 2.9 1.9 0.1 0 0.2
Roots & Tubers 44.7 32.6 0.7 0 7.3
Other Vegetables 59.8 15.6 0.9 0.1 2.7
Condiments & Spices 8.2 18.1 0.8 0.4 2.7
Fruits 23.8 4.8 0.2 0 0.9
Sugars 10 39.8 0 0 9.9
CENTRAL 952.9 2505.1 93 27.5 459
Cereal Grains 385.6 1318.3 40.4 5.1 275.5
Pulses & Legumes 36.4 120.8 8.1 0.5 20.7
Fats & Edible Oils 11 99 0 11 0
Meat & Poultry 50 70.6 9.3 1.8 0
Fishes & Other Sea
68.4 74.3 10.6 1.3 2
Foods
Milk & Milk Products 50 45.3 1.8 2.6 3
Nuts & Oil Seeds 1 5.4 0.2 0.4 0.2
GLVs 12.7 5.5 0.4 0.1 0.3
Roots & Tubers 61.2 54.9 1 0.1 12.7
Other Vegetables 55.1 13.2 0.8 0.1 2.2
Condiments & Spices 7 15.3 0.7 0.4 2.2
Fruits 20 4 0.2 0 0.7
Sugars 10 39.8 0 0 9.9
EAST 859.3 1827.5 55.1 18.8 352.3
Cereal Grains 338 1162.6 23.9 1.6 262.3
Pulses & Legumes 26 89.2 6.3 0.3 15
Fats & Edible Oils 9 81 0 9 0
Meat & Poultry 44 68.8 5.9 2.9 0
Fishes & Other Sea
50 50.5 8.3 0.9 1.6
Foods
Milk & Milk Products 42.4 33.5 1.6 1.9 2.8
Nuts & Oil Seeds 1.2 6.5 0.2 0.5 0.3
GLVs 70.8 26.1 2.2 0.3 2.6
Roots & Tubers 110 98.9 1.7 0.1 22.6
Other Vegetables 82.6 21.6 1.3 0.2 3.6
Condiments & Spices 5.4 13.2 0.5 0.2 2.2
Fruits 30 6 0.3 0.1 1.1
Sugars 8 31.8 0 0 8
Contd..

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 Regions/ Intake Energy Protein Fat Carbo-
Food groups (g) (Kcal) (g) (g) hydrates (g)
WEST 702.9 1901.1 65.9 27.9 338
Cereal Grains 251.6 862.5 23.1 2.6 185.3
Pulses & Legumes 34 113.2 7.6 0.6 19
Fats & Edible Oils 14.3 127.8 0 14.2 0
Meat & Poultry 52.6 76 10.6 1.1 0
Fishes & Other Sea
15.3 16.8 2.5 0.3 0.5
Foods
Milk & Milk Products 73.8 61.6 2.6 3.6 4.2
Nuts & Oil Seeds 1.3 7 0.3 0.5 0.3
GLVs 3 1.7 0.1 0 0.2
Roots & Tubers 23.5 18.6 0.4 0 4.1
Other Vegetables 56 14.2 0.9 0.2 2.5
Condiments & Spices 8.4 18.3 0.9 0.4 2.8
Fruits 9.1 2 0.1 0 0.4
Sugars 10 39.8 0 0 9.9
SOUTH 746.4 1847.5 59.9 23.2 340.3
Cereal Grains 289 997 19.9 1.4 225.2
Pulses & Legumes 29 98 6.5 0.5 16.5
Fats & Edible Oils 10 90 0 10 0
Meat & Poultry 40 69.2 5.3 1.8 0
Fishes & Other Sea
67 68 13.6 1.1 0
Foods
Milk & Milk Products 75 57.8 2.6 3.4 4.1
Nuts & Oil Seeds 6.3 31.6 0.5 2.7 1
GLVs 1.2 1.1 0.1 0 0.2
Roots & Tubers 25.4 13.7 0.3 0 3
Other Vegetables 50.5 14.4 0.8 0.1 2.7
Condiments & Spices 12 25 1.1 0.5 3.8
Fruits 30 6.1 0.3 0.1 1.1
Sugars 11 43.4 0 0 10.8

Source: NNMB Rural Survey 2012

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Annexure 5: Percent of adult population consuming recommended
intakes in rural and urban areas of 6 regions in India
Rural Urban

Regions/ % Population % Population % Population % Population

Food groups with not taking the with not taking the
Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended
Intakes Intakes Intakes Intakes
POOLED STATES
Cereals 1.5 98.5 21.6 78.4
Pulses 7.2 92.8 16.4 83.6
Total fat 97.4 2.6 74.9 25.1
Milk & Milk
8.7 91.3 14.3 85.7
products
Vegetables 8.8 91.2 17.0 83.0
Fruits 15.9 84.1 28.6 71.4
Nuts 14.3 85.7 17.9 82.1
Others* 91.9 8.1 62.5 37.5
CENTRAL
Cereals 1.1 98.9 16.3 83.7
Pulses 3.7 96.3 10.6 89.4
Total fat 97.8 2.2 75.1 24.9
Milk & Milk
7.3 92.7 9.3 90.7
products
Vegetables 7.8 92.2 10.1 89.9
Fruits 8.8 91.2 19.0 81.0
Nuts 2.0 98.0 2.3 97.7
Others* 96.7 3.3 57.8 42.2
EAST
Cereals 0.3 99.7 8.6 91.4
Pulses 3.9 96.1 12.8 87.2
Total fat 99.9 0.1 93.3 6.7
Milk & Milk
3.0 97.0 7.2 92.8
products
Vegetables 28.0 72.0 49.9 50.1
Fruits 16.3 83.7 18.0 82.0
Nuts 1.8 98.2 8.8 91.2
Others* 96.3 3.7 78.1 21.9
SOUTH
Cereals 2.0 98.0 19.4 80.6
Pulses 7.4 92.6 20.4 79.6
Total fat 97.5 2.5 84.0 16.0
Milk & Milk
6.2 93.8 13.2 86.8
products
Vegetables 3.4 96.6 8.8 91.2
Fruits 19.6 80.4 34.3 65.7
Nuts 21.3 78.7 25.1 74.9
Others* 87.7 12.3 65.0 35.0
Contd..
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 Rural Urban
Regions/ % Population % Population % Population % Population
Food groups with not taking the with not taking the
Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended
Intakes Intakes Intakes Intakes
WEST
Cereals 2.2 97.8 34.4 65.6
Pulses 12.3 87.7 12.8 87.2
Total fat 94.6 5.4 54.2 45.8
Milk & Milk
15.8 84.2 20.2 79.8
products
Vegetables 1.8 98.2 4.8 95.2
Fruits 10.4 89.6 31.3 68.7
Nuts 2.6 97.4 4.1 95.9
Others* 91.3 8.7 51.7 48.3
NORTH
Cereals 47.4 52.6
Pulses 12.5 87.5
Total fat 28.5 71.5
Milk & Milk
33.5 66.5
products
Vegetables 11.3 88.7
Fruits 31.0 69.0
Nuts 12.4 87.6
Others* 43.4 56.6
NORTHEAST
Cereals 9.2 90.8
Pulses 33.8 66.2
Total fat 95.0 5.0
Milk & Milk
4.2 95.8
products
Vegetables 28.3 71.7
Fruits 9.0 91.0
Nuts 28.6 71.4
Others* 73.0 27.0

Source: NNMB Rural and Urban Surveys

*Others include chips, biscuits, chocolates, sweet, juices, etc.,

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