The document discusses the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Indians as set by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It defines RDA as the amount of a nutrient sufficient for health in most people, and explains how the ICMR sets RDAs for different age groups, genders, activity levels, and physiological states. It then provides tables outlining the RDA values for energy, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals for Indians according to these categories. The RDAs are used as a basis for feeding programs, interpreting food consumption, understanding nutritional needs, and developing nutrition education programs.