Recently a survey was conducted by market research firm IMRB on protein consumption in diet of adult Indians in seven major cities of the country.  The results are alarming. The survey reveals that almost 9 out of 10 Indians have insufficient protein in their diet. The reason is obvious as Indian diet is primarily vegetarian and cereal based and so it is heavier on carbohydrates and fats rather than proteins. But it shows that protein deficiency has taken an almost epidemic proportion in the country.