My Plate for the Day to prevent hidden hunger

"My plate for the day to prevent hidden hunger" is a nutrition awareness poster released by National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

• 'My Plate for the day' represents proportions of different food groups for meeting 2000 Kcal
• Individuals trying to reduce weight may cut-down on cereal intake
• The meal plan is not for any specific medical condition

About My Plate for the Day

• Consumption of proportions of food groups indicated in the plate helps prevent macro-nutrient&macro-nutrient malnutrition(Hidden Hunger)
• The proportion indicated in the plate ensures adequate intake of all micro-nutrients (Vitamins & minerals), bioactive compounds, functional foods, antioxidants etc.
• No vitamin or mineral (micro-nutrients) supplements will provide the adequacy of all nutrients that can be met from this model plate.
• Routine consumption of certain nutrients as supplements will interface with absorption of other nutrients.
• Micro-nutrients from food are better absorbed and more bioavailable than vitamin and mineral supplements/tables/capsules/fortification.
• A complete diet as indicated in the model plate provides many unknown substances/nutrients that cannot be met from supplements or fortified foods.

Regular consumption of foods in proportions as per the model plate

• Improves immunity and resistance to infections
• Maintains good microbial flora(beneficial bacteria in the intestine)
• Prevents Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) such as heart attach, stroke and and many other diseases
• Maintains appropriate alkalinity and thereby reduces inflammation and decreases chances of kidney stone formation
• Prevents insulin resistance and maintains appropriate insulin sensitivity and glycaemic index
• Ensure adequate intake of fibre and therefore prevents constipation
• Prevents adverse effects of environmental pollution and toxins such as heavy metals and pesticides by working as a detoxifying diet

Meal plan of My Plate for the Day

*  Eggs/fish/meat can substitute pulses

+ Prescribed amount of vegetables may be consumed either in cooked         form/salad

# Prefer fresh fruits (avoid juices)

^ Use different varieties of cooking oils (don't use just one type of oil)

Source: National Institute of Nutrition