ICMR's 17 new dietary guidelines
- Consume an array of foods to guarantee a well-rounded diet.
- Extra food and healthcare should be available to pregnant women and new mothers.
- Be careful when breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months; continue nursing for at least two years.
- The baby should be provided homemade semi-solid supplementary foods after six months.
- Ensure kids and teenagers are eating enough and the right foods in good and bad health.
- Consume a lot of beans and vegetables.
- Use fats and oils sparingly. To satisfy daily requirements for lipids and essential fatty acids, select a range of oil seeds, nuts, etc.
- Get enough vital amino acids and proteins to gain muscle mass, but stay away from protein supplements.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle to avoid being overweight, obese overall, and abdominally obese.
- Engage in frequent exercise and be physically active.
- Limit your intake of salt.
- Eat healthful, clean foods.
- Make sure the right pre-cooking and cooking techniques are applied.
- Sip a lot of water.
- Reduce your intake of highly processed foods and foods heavy in fat, sugar, and salt.
- Give nutrient-rich foods a priority in senior citizens' diets.
- Examine the information on food labels.