ICMR-NIN 2024 Guidelines
Indian Nutrition Standards
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ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) released updated dietary guidelines in 2024 — specifically designed for Indians.
Why Indian-specific? Our genetics, diet patterns, and health conditions differ from Western countries. WHO guidelines do not always apply directly.
Daily Limits (Per Day)
| Nutrient | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2000 kcal | Sedentary adult reference |
| Sodium | 2000 mg | ~5g salt (1 tsp) |
| Free Sugars | 50g | <10% of total calories |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | <10% of total calories |
| Total Fat | 65g | ~30% of calories |
| Protein | 55g | RDA for reference adult |
| Fiber | 30g | Minimum recommended |
Key Recommendations
Reduce Salt Intake
Most Indians consume 9-10g salt daily — double the limit!
Limit Added Sugars
Sugary drinks and packaged snacks are the main culprits.
Increase Protein
73% Indians are protein deficient. Focus on lentils (daal), eggs, dairy.
Eat More Fiber
Whole grains, vegetables, fruits — processed foods lack fiber.
How FoodAtEase Uses These
When we calculate the "Daily Limit", we use these ICMR limits. For example, if a product has 1000mg sodium per 100g, the safe daily limit would be roughly 200g of that product (before you hit the 2000mg daily sodium limit).
Official Source
Full guidelines available on the ICMR-NIN website. It's a detailed 178-page document.
Download ICMR-NIN RDA Report (PDF) →