Question : BALANCED DIET

(a) the percentage of people who get balanced diet in the country, State-wise alongwith the outcome of review made in this regard;

(b) whether the Government proposes to prescribe minimum nutrition for adults and children;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes to distribute foodgrains as per prescribed nutrition norms;

(e) if so, whether the Government has made any provision for distribution of minimum nutrition to Below Poverty Line (BPL), Above Poverty Line (APL) families and others as per plan; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)

(a) Information about the percentage of people getting “Balanced Diet” in the country is not maintained centrally.

(b) & (c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has revised Nutrient Requirements and Recommended Dietary Allowances for Indians in 2010. The Recommended Dietary Allowances(RDA) for adults and children are as follows:

Age Group	Energy(Kcal/d)
Adult men (Sedentary work)	2320
Adult women(Sedentary work)	1900
Children:
1 -3 Years	1060
4-6 Years	1350
7-9 Years	1690
10-12 years (Boys)	2190
10-12 years (Girls)	2010