Only 3% Indians realise the importance of consuming adequate protein: Study

New Delhi, July 14 Although 95 per cent of Indian mothers claim to know protein as a macro-nutrient, only three per cent of the population really understands the prominent functions of protein or why one should consume it daily, reveals a new study.

Across cities, 82 per cent mothers residing in mini-metros such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were unable to correctly associate protein with its functions and attributed low importance to its consumption as a part of balanced meals. Therefore, while eight out of ten mothers believe the protein as 'important', protein may not adequately be included in their daily diet. The majority of the mothers

( With inputs from IANS )