Unit 4

NUTRITION IN ADULTHOOD AND OLD AGE b) Protein Average daily protein requirement of an Indian adult, in terms of high quality protein like milk, egg at the physiological level is estimated to be g/kg of body weight. c) Fat Recommended total calories obtained from fats is between - percent E(energy). In the diets of adults in India about % energy is derived from fats. All levels of calorie intake invisible fat furnishers about % energy and visible fat %.

This would come to - g of fat per day depending upon the level of calories consumed. It would appear prudent to choose the visible or cooking fat from unsaturated vegetable oils. Two or more vegetable oils ensure the recommended intake of fatty acids. d) Minerals i) Calcium and phosphorus Based on the suggestion of expert committee, the RDA for calcium has been increased from mg to mg.

The requirement of calcium prescribed by ICMR is same for both men and women. To meet this requirement an adult needs to take at least ml of buffalo’s milk on cereal legume diet. Table . Recommended Dietary Allowances for an adult man and woman Nutrients Man Woman Sedentary Moderate Heavy Sedentary Moderate Heavy Energy Kcal Protein gm Fat gm Calcium mg Iron mg Vitamin Aμg β caroteneμg Thiamine mg .

. Riboflavin mg . . .

. . . Niacin mg Pyridoxine mg .

. Ascorbic acid mg Dietary Folateμg Vitamin B12μg . . .

. . . Magnesium mg Zinc, mg