Macronutrient Intake in India

Mean intake & food-source shares (cereals, beverages, served & packaged processed food) across demographic groups and expenditure deciles — HCES 2011-12 & 2023-24

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The average intake and food-source shares shown here are computed from raw survey averages (as-is data), not from the Bayesian hurdle model estimates used in the Intake tab.

Mean macronutrient intake and food-source share composition. MPCE in 2011-12 ₹, adult-female-equivalent scaled. Bayesian hurdle model estimates with 95% credible intervals. Source: India HCES 2011-12 & 2023-24.