People of the country must remain healthy because their efforts are very essential for the growth of the country.
We all know that a healthy person shows a healthy country. For good health, healthy foods are very essential.
The Ministry of health and family welfare published a report about the country's nutrition named 'Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey'.
This survey was conducted to determine deficiencies in people of different states of different age groups.
The survey mainly collected the information of age group 2-4, 5-9, 10-19 years.
This report also shows which category of age group eats, what amount of different healthy foods in different states of India.
This data is very helpful for the determination of the causes of different diseases in different states.
This survey helps to know, who has a deficiency of vitamin A? who has a deficiency of vitamin D? who has iron deficiency?
After answering these questions, this report shows the list of different categories of healthy food eaten by different age groups of different states.
The report helps us to know which state eats healthy food and in good amount, to make our diet balanced.
Now, I am going to compare different states with different age groups with different types of healthy foods.
Healthy food groups
1. Milk and curd
Milk is multivitamin, we all know about it. It is not only essential for growing children even good for all age groups. Curd has also the same role as milk. It is also good for each age group. These dairy products are a good source of protein.
The above chart shows the consumption of dairy products in different states of India of the age group 2-4 years. You can easily see that Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, etc. score well. While Chattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand does not score well.
Similarly, you can easily compare the given following chats.
2. Pulses or beans
Pulses or beans are also important to take into your regular diet. It is a good source of protein for vegetarians. There are many types of pulses available in the market. Each has a different shape and size, also different in taste.
You easily identified that Tamil Nadu is at the top, then comes Odisha, then Maharashtra. While Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Sikkim are at the bottom of the chart.
Similarly, you also identified the following chart.
3. Green leafy vegetables
This is a food category, which does not like many of the children. But, green leafy vegetables are very beneficial for your health.
It is full of vitamins, fiber, and low calories. Eating green leafy vegetables reduces the chance of obesity. It also reduces high blood pressure.
According to the chart Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha are at the top. While Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Tripura are at the bottom.
Similarly to the above chart, you can easily identify this chart.
4. Meat
Meat is a very good source of protein. A small amount of meat will give you a very good amount of protein.
But, there are lots of vegetarians in India. For a good amount of protein, more amount of other protein-providing foods are necessary for vegetarians.
The chart providing us that Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are at the top. While Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Punjab are at the bottom.
Similarly, you can identify the following chart.
5. Grains, root, and tubers
These are those vegetables that grow under the ground like potato, carrot, etc.
Here the Jharkhand, Odisha, and Dehli are at the top. Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are at the bottom of the above chart.
Similarly, the different charts of different age groups are given below.
Conclusion
All the above data does the percentage of different types of food groups taken by the different states of different age groups.
First, understand if your state in any case at the bottom then it does not mean your diet, not complete your requirements. It also happens you eat other healthy food in a good amount to complete the same requirements. So, don't necessarily panic.
But, it is very essential to compare all the above details and find, Is your regular diet balanced? is it fulfill your all requirements?
It is very essential for a good and healthy life.
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