Question

As per ICMR (2020) guidelines, body weight (kg) of 'Reference Man' and 'Reference Woman' is:

• A. 55 and 50
• B. 60 and 55
• C. 65 and 55
• D. 70 and 60

Hint:

Weight increased by 5 kg for both in the 2020 revision:
Old: 60M/50W $\rightarrow$ New: 65M/55W.
Reference heights also increased to 177cm (M) and 162cm (W).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks for the revised standard body weights for the "Reference Indian Man" and "Reference Indian Woman" as established by the ICMR-NIN in their 2020 report.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• For several decades, the reference weights were 60 kg for men and 50 kg for women (based on 1989/2010 guidelines).

• In 2020, the Expert Group of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) revised these definitions to better reflect the current physical stature of healthy Indians.

• The "Reference Man" is now defined as being 19-39 years old with a body weight of 65 kg.

• The "Reference Woman" is defined as being 19-39 years old with a body weight of 55 kg.

• These reference individuals are assumed to be healthy, have a normal BMI, and be engaged in moderate physical activity. These values are used to calculate the RDA for various nutrients.

Step 3: Final Answer: As per ICMR 2020, the weights are 65 kg and 55 kg.