Dietary guidelines for healthy life

• A nutritionally adequate diet should be consumed through a wise choice from a variety of foods.
• Variety of food is not only the spice of life but also the essence of nutrition and health.
• Adequate and appropriate diet should be taken by children and adolescents, both in health and disease.
• Cereals, millets, and pulses are major sources of most nutrients.
• Milk which provides good quality protein and calcium must be an essential item of the diet, particularly for children and women.
• Vegetables and fruits provide protective substances such as vitamins and minerals, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables and fruits should be used in plenty.
• Non-Vegetarian foods should be included in moderation.
• Cooking oils and other fats should be a used sparingly.
• Healthy and positive food concepts and cooking practices should be adopted.
• Foods consumed should be safe and clean.
• Water should be taken in adequate amount and beverages should be consumed in moderation.
• Salt should be used in moderation.
• Processed and ready to eat foods should be used judiciously. Avoid reheating of oil.
• Sugar should be used sparingly.
• Over-eating should be avoided to prevent over-weight and obesity, include fiber rich foods daily.
• Include vegetable salads and fruits in your daily diet.
• Proper physical activity is essential to maintain desirable body weight.
• The elderly should eat a nutrient rich diet to keep fit and active.
• Additional food and extra care are required during pregnancy and lactation.
• Exclusive breast feeding should be practiced for 4-6 months and can be continued up to two years.
• Food supplements should be introduced to infants by 4-6 months.

As age advances, eat less, exercise regularly. Make breakfast the largest and dinner the lightest meal of the day.

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