Findings bring to light that women in metropolitan cities consume more quantity of sugar in comparison with men: A recent research study has brought to light that women living in metropolitan cities in India consume more quantity of sugar every day in comparison with men.
The International Life Science India (ILSI-India) sponsored study was carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad recently. If the results of the survey are to be believed, women consume 20.2 grams of added sugar in comparison to 18.7 grams of sugar consumed by men every day. The finding of the study also brought to light the fact that the city of Mumbai takes the lead when it comes to the intake of sugar. Hyderabad is on the second spot.
A researcher who is aware of the study stated that this is first-of-its-kind research that is being carried out in the country by ICMR-INN and ILSI India. The pertaining study brings to light sugar consumption patterns of men and women who are living in metros in the country. The study is being carried out at a time when the country is finding ways and means to deal with malnutrition. A source from the medical fraternity shares that malnutrition is associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A majority of the Indian population suffers from NCDs. In fact, it is predicted that the population of India will be leading suffers from various NCDs and their related complications.