To investigate the beverage intake of adolescent girls and boys food intake was examined using a 7-day food frequency questionnaire of HIG and MIG in Indore city. A total of 500 girls and boys, aged from 18-21 years, residing in Indore city were selected by systematic random sampling method. Nutrient intake was assessed using the 24-h recall method and the usual pattern of food intake was examined using a 7-day food frequency questionnaire. The result reveals that Non-significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed for alcohol intake, Significant difference (P < 0.05) was observed between the two groups (P < 0.05) for fruit juice and nonsignificant difference (P > 0.05) for coffee or tea in the food habits of adolescent girls and boys in MIG and HIG groups. Highly significant difference (P < 0.05) was observed for skimmed milk, butter milk, whole milk, in the food items of adolescent girls and boys in MIG and HIG group.

Keywords: Skimmed milk; Butter milk; Whole milk; Adolescent girls and boys.