India Food Stats

Maintaining a balanced diet is central to good health, reducing risks of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Both the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) of India and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide science-based guidelines on the ideal proportions of nutrients to include in daily diets, as well as recommended limits for salt and sugar. Here’s a handy chart to decode what (and how much) you should eat each day for optimal health - Nutrient/Substance NIN Recommendation WHO Recommendation Carbohydrates 45–65% of total energy 45–60% of total energy; e.g.,  225–325g/day  for a 2,000 kcal/day diet Protein 10–15% of total energy (~0.83g/kg body weight) 10–15% of total energy ( ~0.8g/kg body weight ) Total Fat ≤30% of total energy (prefer unsaturated fats) ≤30% of total energy (prefer unsaturated fats); e.g.,...

The  Codex Alimentarius , established by the UN and WHO, offers a global framework for food labelling standards. While adherence to this "food code" is voluntary, its implementation varies worldwide.  In terms of nutritional labelling, it is a compulsory practice in most major economies, including the US (since the 1990s), India, China (2013), Japan, Australia, and EU nations (2016). Labelling helps consumers to make an informed choice while purchasing their foodstuffs. Nutrition information on labels on the back or side of packaging is provided per 100 grams or per 100 millilitres and sometimes per portion/serving of the food or drink. According to UK's biggest health website, NHS , the following values are considered high : Total fat - more than 17.5g of fat per 100g Saturated fat - more than 5g of saturated fat per 100g Sugars - more than 22.5g of total sugars per 100g Salt - more than 1.5g of salt per 100g (or 0.6g sodium) The table below shows how high, medium, ...