Who publishes it
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
Evidence Source
ICMR Dietary Guidelines for Indians
Understand how GoFitYatra references India's official dietary guidance when developing evidence-informed nutrition recommendations.
Official Publication
Dietary Guidelines for Indians
Published by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, 2024.
What is this resource?
Understanding this evidence source.
Why it is trusted
ICMR is India's leading biomedical research organization, and the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) develops nationally recognized nutrition guidance and research.
What it covers
Dietary guidelines for Indian populations, balanced meals, food groups, healthy eating practices, and nutrition education.
How GoFitYatra uses this guidance
How this guidance informs GoFitYatra recommendations.
Balanced meal composition
Protein guidance
Food group recommendations
Healthy eating patterns
How we use this guidance
Supports educational nutrition guidance
Provides population-level dietary recommendations
Combined with multiple evidence-informed inputs
Does not replace personalized medical advice
GoFitYatra considers ICMR guidance as one evidence-informed input when developing nutrition recommendations. Recommendations also consider your profile, goals, dietary preferences, and other relevant information you provide. GoFitYatra does not reproduce or copy meal plans from these publications.
Official publication
Dietary Guidelines for Indians
- Publisher
- ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition
- Last known publication year
- 2024
- Last reviewed by GoFitYatra
- July 2026
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GoFitYatra provides educational nutrition guidance and personalized meal recommendations.
The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace professional medical advice.
If you have a medical condition, food allergy, pregnancy, or other special nutritional requirements, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
Recommendations should always be considered alongside advice from your physician, registered dietitian, or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or before making significant changes to your diet for medical reasons.