(a) whether the National Institute of Nutrition has drawn an exercise-
cum-diet plan for the average Indian, as defined by the Indian Council
of Medical Research (ICMR);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to popularise the said plan?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)
(a) & (b):Yes. The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under ICMR has recently
released a book titled “Dietary guidelines for Indians – A Manual (revised)†which
provides for information on small meal plan for sedentary adult man and adult woman.
The book also provides a guideline on physical activity titled ‘Exercise regularly
and be physically active to maintain ideal body weight’.
(c): At the time of the release of the book on in July 2011, both the print and
television media were briefed about the dietary guidelines. The said book is
available at subsidized price for general public. NIN is involved in popularizing
information about diet and physical activity in the community through extension
lectures, print and television media.