non-communicable diseases

Why India’s new dietary guidelines limit sugar intake to 5% of daily calories, none for children under 2 years

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Recently, Nestlé, the global food conglomerate, has come under scrutiny for adding sugar to its powdered baby food products, such as Cerelac, in lower-income countries such as India, while leaving it out in richer countries. This revelation has prompted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to re-evaluate its regulations on sugar in … Read more

What the ideal Indian diet should look like – Firstpost

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What does your thali look like? Is it packed with deep-fried savories and tasty sweets? According to the revised dietary guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), these foods only look good on your plate occasionally. After a gap of 13 years, India’s apex health research body on Wednesday released a set of … Read more