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As per ICMR (2010) the RDA of Thiamin for a moderately active man is

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1.4 mg/day

ICMR RDA for Thiamin

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines from 2010, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Thiamin (Vitamin B1) for an adult male classified as moderately active is specified.

Thiamin Requirement Details

  • Nutrient: Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
  • Category: Moderately Active Man
  • Source: ICMR (2010) Guidelines
  • RDA: 1.4 mg/day

This value represents the average daily intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in the described population group.

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Important Questions from Balanced Diet - Teaching

  1. Identify the symptom of disorder ‘Hypervitaminosis’ caused by excess Vitamin C as nutrient

  2. Match the nutrients in List – I with their functions in List – II :
    List – IList – II
    I. IronA. Normal taste acuity
    II. CalciumB. Vision in dark
    III. IodineC. Haemoglobin synthesis
    IV. ZincD. Stability of teeth enamel
    V. FluorineE. Bone mineralization
    F. Brain development

    Codes :
    I II III IV V
  3. Following foods have low glycemic index :
    I. Cornflakes
    II. Rajmah
    III. White bread
    IV. Oats
    V. Apple
    Codes :
  4. Assertion (A) : Diets rich in MUFA have been associated with improved serum lipid control.
    Reason (R) : MUFA helps in lowering serum total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, without affecting HDL cholesterol.
    Codes :
  5. Match the category/age in List – I with their RDA for energy in List – II.
     

    List – IList – II
    I. Moderate working pregnant womanA. 2190 Kcals.
    II. 2 year old childB. 2320 Kcals.
    III. 12 year old boyC. 2440 Kcals.
    IV. 16 year old girlD. 1060 Kcals.
    V. Sedentary manE. 2850 Kcals.
     F. 2580 Kcals.


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