The ICMR-NIN 2020 Recommended Dietary Allowance for calcium for a sedentary adult Indian man is approximately:

• A 400 mg/day
• B 600 mg/day
• C 1000 mg/day ✓
• D 1300 mg/day

Explanation

The ICMR-NIN 2020 revision raised the calcium RDA for Indian adults to 1000 mg per day, a substantial increase from the earlier recommendation of 600 mg per day set in 2010. The revision was driven by evidence of widespread dietary calcium inadequacy and its contribution to osteoporosis and fracture risk in Indians. Option B reflects the older 2010 value and is the intended trap. Option D approximates adolescent requirements, not adult requirements, since adolescents need more calcium for peak bone mass accretion.

Reference: ICMR-NIN Expert Group Report on Nutrient Requirements for Indians, 2020 ed.

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