Barring Kerala and only urban areas of Punjab and Tamil Nadu, the study shows that cereal consumption far exceeds the monthly recommendation of 7.5 kg a person in other states. Among Union territories (UTs), individuals in Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep have lower cereal consumption than the recommendation.
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Indians prefer cereals, neglect other food items: ICMR study
May 26, 2026Barring Kerala and only urban areas of Punjab and Tamil Nadu, the study shows that cereal consumption far exceeds the monthly recommendation of 7.5 kg a person in other states. Among Union territories (UTs), individuals in Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep have lower cereal consumption than the recommendation.