A person's nutrient needs should be met and can be met through consuming primarily natural foods, within each person's daily caloric needs.
Where excess calories is a problem, people need to choose meals that are low or moderate in energy content, that is, adequate nutrients need to be provided within each individual's calorie needs. Meeting nutrient recommendations must go hand in hand with keeping calories under control.

Poor diet contributes to under nutrition as well as over nutrition, both major problems in India, can be prevented through an appropriate diet.

This Website presents dietary guidelines for the healthy general adult population for reducing the risk of chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, cancers, diabetes etc and promote over all well being of individuals