NSO Nutritional Intake Report: Calories, Protein and Fat in 2023-24
Why in the news
The National Statistical Office released a report on Indian diets drawn from two Household Consumption Expenditure Survey rounds.
Key facts
- Calorie intake rises with Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE).
- The calorie gap between poorest and richest fractile classes narrowed in 2023-24.
- Cereals supply about 47% of rural and 39% of urban protein, a falling share since 2009-10.
- Adjusted for meals eaten outside, calories were 2191 (rural) and 2225 (urban) Kcal.
| Per capita daily | Rural 2022-23 | Rural 2023-24 | Urban 2022-23 | Urban 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (Kcal) | 2233 | 2212 | 2250 | 2240 |
| Protein (gm) | 61.9 | 61.8 | 63.2 | 63.4 |
| Fat (gm) | 59.7 | 60.4 | 70.5 | 69.8 |
Exam angle
- Agency: NSO; survey: HCES.
- Largest protein source: cereals.