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ICMR-INDIAB Analysis: Macronutrient Reprioritization for Metabolic Risk Mitigation in India ICMR-INDIAB Analysis: Macronutrient Reprioritization for Metabolic Risk Mitigation in India Abstract This technical brief summarizes and applies the critical findings from the Indian Council of Medical Research–India Diabetes (ICMR–INDIAB) survey regarding the national dietary profile and its association with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), specifically Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), prediabetes, and obesity. The analysis reveals that the average Indian diet is characterized by an excessive energy contribution from low-quality carbohydrates (62% E), suboptimal protein intake (12% E), and high levels of saturated fat. Utilizing isocaloric substitution modeling, the study conclusively demonstrates that replacing a minimal percentage of carbohydrate energy (5% E) with plant or dairy proteins is associated with a sign...