The DGIs has been drafted by a multi-disciplinary committee of experts led by Dr Hemalatha R, Director, ICMR-NIN and has undergone several scientific reviews.
The Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs) has been drafted by a multi-disciplinary committee of experts led by Dr Hemalatha R, Director, ICMR-NIN (Creative Commons)
While releasing its Dietary Guidelines for India, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition says estimates indicate 56.4 percent of disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets. It released 17 dietary guidelines for Indians to meet requirements of essential nutrients and prevent non-communicable diseases. This update, reflecting latest research in nutritional science, comes after 13 years.