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Gita Bisla
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Archana
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M. Kapoor
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To assess the nutritional status of toddlers of different
villages of Niwai tehsil, Dist-Tonk, Rajasthan. Toddler aged 1-3 years were
selected through random sampling from villages of Niwai Tehsil, District-Tonk,
Rajasthan. Anthropometric measurements were taken according to standard procedures
and dietary survey was done through 24 h recall method for 3 consecutive days.
Hemoglobin level was measured by cyanomethnoglobin method. Overall, scenario
of anthropometric measurements have revealed that according to weight for age,
height for age and weight for height 20, 40 and 12% were normal respectively
while 42, 43 and 16% were normal according to MUAC, head/chest circumference
ratio, tricep’s skin fold thickness. Results of clinical examination shown
that sign and symptoms of protein energy malnutrition as flag sign, dull and
dry hairs, skin pigmentation, bitot’s spot in the form of vitamin A deficiency
were prevalent and dietary intake was less than recommended dietary allowances.
About 75% of children were found to be anaemic. The nutritional status of children
in rural communities is affected by low family income and behavioral problems.
To improve nutritional status of children the full implementation of the poverty
alleviation programmes should be considered and appropriate measures need to
be taken to support needy families with children. Appropriate measures should
be taken by the respective authorities to improve childhood health and nutritional
status. |
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Gita Bisla
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Shailza Choudhary
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Vijeta Chaudhary
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Dietary patterns have shifted toward Westernized foods and people are becoming
more sedentary resulting diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder associated
with derangements in carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism. About 30 diabetic
subjects from Banasthali University, Rajasthan were selected aged between 40-60
years (17 females and 13 males) to understanding the pattern of dietary intake
and anthropometric dimensions of the middle aged diabetic subjects. Diabetic,
dietary and other information’s was collected using a questionnaire. Dietary
intake was assessed using the 24 h dietary recall method. Anthropometric measurements
including weight and height were taken and Body Mass Index (BMI) and MUAC were
computed to establish the extent of obesity. The findings from the dietary survey
showed that the mean energy intake of the subjects achieved about 83.4 and 111.6%
of the Indian Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) while fat intake of all subjects
was more than RDA and other nutrient intake was inadequate. The mean BMI of
females and males were 25.35±4.54 and 27.34±4.57 kg m-2
and mean MUAC were 26.52±2.47 and 34.48±4.54 cm, respectively.
Family history of diabetes was found in 24 subjects. The most common symptoms
were polyuria (3.44±1.82), polydypsia (5.68±5.21), polyphagia
(3.34±0.90), decreased healing capacity (4.95±4.01) and general
weakness (4.19±4.75) in terms of mean duration in months. Accordingly,
nutritional status of diabetics is linked with various factors like educational
level, physical activity, dietary pattern, etc. |
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Gita Bisla
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Archana
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Poornima Verma
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Sheel Sharma
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Soybean and watermelon seeds are rich source of protein as well as minerals mainly iron yet they are not consumed by a large number of populations instead of their nutritional qualities. Guava is a rich source of ascorbic acid. The objective of the present study was to prepare nutritionally enhanced ice creams by the incorporation of soy milk, watermelon seeds milk and guava pulp and evaluation of their acceptability and nourishing potential. Total six different types of ice creams were prepared from soy milk, watermelon seed’s milk as whole and their blends with or without addition of guava pulp. At 9-point Hedonic scale products were evaluated for their appearance, flavor, mouth feel and overall acceptability in which most of the ice creams were liked moderately to very much and one ice cream were most acceptable, i.e., blended milk (50% soy milk and watermelon seed milk) ice cream with guava pulp. The nutritional analysis of most acceptable ice creams indicated that protein and fat value was found to be excellent and iron as well as vitamin C content were also found in good amount in comparison to standard cow’s milk ice cream. Thus, these ice creams would be highly nutritious and acceptable by the population. |
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Gita Bisla
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Archana
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Srishti
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Obesity is one of the most common metabolic and nutritional
diseases. The effect of obesity of children has a wide spectrum of adverse effects
that can rage from low self-esteem to increased risk of many degenerative diseases.
So, present study was conducted in different schools of Dehradun city to find
out prevalence of obesity among children (10-12 years) in different schools
and its variability according to economical status, eating practices and physical
activities. The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of obesity among
children (10-12 years of age) from 8 different schools, having students coming
from low as well as high economic status families. Selection of schools was
done on the basis of their fee structure. The general information about age,
sex, parent’s occupation and
number of family members with anthropometric measurements like height, weight,
waist circumference, hip circumference, MUAC taken and compared with NCHS-3
standards. Calculation of BMI and WHR was also done. Nutrients intake was noted
by 24 h dietary recall method. The physical activity pattern was also noted.
It was found that there were more percentage of obese and overweight children
in affluent class as their energy, protein, carbohydrate and calcium intake
was higher. Also, they are less engaged in energy consuming activities. Increasing
affluence, over-consumption of calories and reduced physical activity are noted
which result in childhood obesity. |
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