New Delhi July 28: A new study was conducted regarding the protein deficiency of the country. The main highlights of the study are
* Around 73 per cent of the Indian diets are protein deficient.
* 84 % of vegetarian diet have more defecient in protein.
* 65 % of non-vegetarian diet have more deficient in protein.
* Lucknow is the most protein deficient 90 per cent.
* Ahmedabad and Chennai face a shortfall of 84 per cent.
* Vijayawada 72 per cent,
* Mumbai 70 per cent
* Delhi 60 per cent.
* The survey was conducted over 1,800 respondents across eastern, western,
northern and southern regions.
* 93 per cent of Indians are unaware of their ideal protein requirements.
* Many people have myths about the protein.