Table 7.
Seasonal comparison of daily average consumption per person per day under each food category
| Food Category | Recommended dietary allowances for moderate activityΨ (gms) | Winter 2011 (gms) | Winter 2012 (gms) | Summer 2012 (gms) | Summer 2013 (gms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals | 390 | 487 | 496.7 | 524.8 | 467.64 |
| Pulses | 82.5 | 88 | 58.9* | 92.9 | 51.8* |
| GLV's | 100 | 33.6 | 80.5 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Roots | 200 | 46.8 | 69.7 | 44.8 | 56.4 |
| Other Veg | 200 | 53 | 97.8 | 56 | 54.2 |
Ψ
Obtained from second edition of National Institute of Nutrition, 2010.
*
Pulse consumption reduced due to destruction of tur by unseasonal rainfall/pest.