Heavy work . . Pregnant Woman + + + . + .
+ . . Lactation - months - months + + + . + .
+ . . - months - months + + + . + .
+ . Infants Children Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls . /kg . g/kg μg/kg .
- years - years - years - years - years - years - years - years - years . . . .
- . Table no . . RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCES FOR INDIAN Source: Dietary Guidelines for Indians - A Manual by Kamala Krishnaswamy, B.
Sesikeran (Second Edition ) , NIN, ICMR Unit RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE AND MEAL - - RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCES AND MEAL PLANNING Balanced Diet enhances the quality of life as it: meets nutritional requirement prevents degenerative diseases improves longevity prolongs productive life improves immunity increases endurance level develops cognitive ability helps in coping up with stress Points to be considered in planning a balanced diet Calorie allowances can be ± , while for all other nutrients minimum RDA must be met. Energy from cereals should not be more than percent. Include two cereals in one meal