SMCC, CSIR-NIScPR

We all know adequate nutrition is important for good health, and being aware of what we consume is equally important. However, keeping the food database updated regularly is challenging because a sustainable food composition database is not possible due to a non-exhaustive list of food consumed throughout the country. This is because of the vast array of food consumed across different regions and cultures. Hence, maintaining uniformity in the database seems impossible as there’s always a possibility of new additions. Consequently, the food database must be updated regularly to reflect the current scenario.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Hyderabad, is one of the oldest research centres in the country, known for public health, nutrition, and translational research. The institute has been constantly involved in updating the Indian food composition tables since the groundbreaking food nutrient profiling began in the year 1937…read more on NOPR