Indian diets contain low-quality carbs, linked to rising diabetes & obesity: ICMR
An ICMR study found that changing dietary habits among Indians are closely associated with rising diabetes and obesity. It said Indian diets are characterised by low-quality carbohydrates and low protein intake. "Simply switching from white rice to...millets isn't enough unless...carbohydrate intake decreases and more calories come from plant or dairy proteins," said Dr RM Anjana, lead author.