E3. Sources

Web sources consulted in October 2026 for Part A and Part D. Summaries of regulations and guidelines are paraphrased; consult the originals for exact wording.

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[2] Dietary Guidelines for Indian Elderly (Chapter 9, working draft v1, reviewed April 2024). https://elderlycareindia.org/media/documents/Dietary-Guidelines-for-Elderly-in-India.pdf

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Disclaimer

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