By Priyanka Deshpande
CNBC-TV18.com
Published May 24, 2024
Juggling with a sedentary lifestyle? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently released sample diet plans for men and women with a sedentary lifestyle. Take a look.
Diet Chart for a normally nourished sedentary man weighing 65kg with BMI 18.5 to 23
The approximate share of calories from protien in this diet plan is 13.7%
The approximate total calories from the suggested diet is 2100 Kcal
Avoid or restrict foods containing high sugar, fat, salt, and ultra processed foods
Diet Chart for a normally nourished sedentary woman weighing 55kg with BMI 18.5 to 23
The diet plan is for non-pregnant and non-lactating women
The approximate share of calories from protien in this diet plan is 13.8%
The approximate total calories from the suggested diet is 2100 Kcal
In the meal preparation, 30g oil & 5g iodised salt can be used. It also recommends restricting added sugar to less than 5% of daily energy.