title: Consensus dietary guidelines for healthy living and prevention of obesity, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and related disorders in Asian Indians.
abstract: India is undergoing rapid nutritional transition, resulting in excess consumption of calories, saturated fats, trans fatty acids, simple sugars, salt and low intake of fiber. Such dietary transition and a sedentary lifestyle have led to an increase in obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (type 2 diabetes mellitus [T2DM], cardiovascular disease [CVD], etc.) predominantly in urban, but also in rural areas. In comparison with the previous guidelines, these consensus dietary guidelines include reduction in the intake of carbohydrates, preferential intake of complex carbohydrates and low glycemic index foods, higher intake of fiber, lower intake of saturated fats, optimal ratio of essential fatty acids, reduction in trans fatty acids, slightly higher protein intake, lower intake of salt, and restricted intake of sugar. While these guidelines are applicable to Asian Indians in any geographical setting, they are particularly applicable to those residing in urban and in semi-urban areas. Proper application of these guidelines will help curb the rising "epidemics" of obesity, the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, T2DM, and CVD in Asian Indians.
authors.affiliation: Fortis-CDOC Center of Excellence for Diabetes, Obesity Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India. anoopmisra@metabolicresearchindia.com
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mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003245:Consensus Statements as Topic; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements / Q000208:ethnology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D055815:Young Adult