Ideal body weight tips 

According to the height, the weight seems to be ideal. It is very essential to maintain the weight for carrying out various functions. It is very much essential to have a balanced diet which is based on different food groups like cereals, millets, pulses, vegetables, milk meat, fat and sugar.

About one third of the day's nutrient requirement is ensured in each of the three main meals. Inclusion of variety is essential. Use of raw vegetables i.e. salads and sprouted grams should be practiced.Additon of fruits in the diet tend to enhance the quality of the diet. Avoid longer gaps or skipping of meals. Approximately 2 to 3 hours of gap between the meals is acceptable.


Meal pattern for an adult male is:

BREAKFAST
Fried wheat pancakes/ roasted and salted wheat pancakes with vegetable preparation, sandwiches, steamed cakes using cereal and pulse combination or dry cereals, porridges made with cereals and milk, tea or coffee or milk.

LUNCH
Rice, pulse preparation, cooked vegetable preparation, wheat pancakes, salad, pickle, curd and fruit.

DINNER

Soups made with green leafy vegetables or colored vegetables or sweet corn.

Veg or Non veg preparation, Wheat pancakes, sprouted salads, curd, sweet

Rice, pulse and vegetable preparation, buttermilk, sweet.

Can have a glass of lukewarm milk in the night.