012960   Suma M M;Naik S R;Itagi S K (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Univ of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-5) : Parenting stress of mothers among dual and single parent families. Int J Family Home Sci 2016, 12(1), 9-14.

The study was conducted during 2013-14 among 60 dual and single parent families belonged to class D workers of UAS campus, Dharwad, Karnataka. Self structured questionnaire, Parenting stress scale (Abidin, 1995) was used to assess the stress related to life roles and life events experienced by parents. The results revealed that the mean scores of the mothers from single parent families their mean scores of parenting stress (102.8 +26.6) are higher than the mothers (97.8+20.4) from dual parent families. There was no significant difference and no association found between the mothers from dual and single parent families with regard to parenting stress. There was positive and high association between parenting stress and health status of the mothers from single parent families. This indicated that increase in parenting stress increased the health problems.

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012959   Rathour S;Kang T K (Human Development Dep, PAU, Ludhiana-141 004) : Profile of adolescents on modernization. Int J Family Home Sci 2016, 12(1), 21-31.

From the beginning of life till now life has been changing. Change is the law of nature, and changes in Society are always taking place. At times there changes are slow. Sometime they are so slow that people do not even perceive them. Modernization is change which can be in terms of positive aspects as well as in negative terms. The present study is an effort to Investigate the profile and attitude of adolescents towards different dimensions of modernization. The study also compared the modernization of adolescents in terms of gender and locale. For the present study a sample of 400 adolescents was taken up from government colleges situated in urban and rural areas of Ludhiana District. Comprehensive Modernization Inventory (1985) developed by Prof. S.P. Ahluwalia and Dr. Ashok Kalia was used to collect the data. A significant difference was revealed between mean scores of modernization among adolescent boys and girls which indicated that adolescent boys and girls differ in their level of modernization. As the mean scores of boys were higher they were more modernize than the girls. The results revealed significant difference between mean scores of modernization among rural and urban adolescents which indicated that rural and urban adolescents differ in their level of modernization.

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012958   Punia A;Goel R;Yadav B (Home Science Extension Dep, Education College of Home Science, CCS HAU, HISAR) : Awareness and utilization of lemon products. Int J Family Home Sci 2016, 12(1), 45-9.

Citrus fruits have a prominent place among popular and exclusively grown tropical and sub-tropical fruits. Their wholesome nature, medicinal value have made them so important. The study was conducted in two blocks of Hisar district namely Hisar-I and Hansi-I and by selecting two villages from each of the selected block at random. A sample of 200 respondents i.e. 50 from each village was drawn at random to study awareness and utilization of lemon products by the respondents.Out of total 200 respondents, WO respondents (25 respondents from each village) were selected randomly for implementation of intervention programme. Thus total 100 respondents were covered under lemon based intervention programme.Regarding awareness and utilization, 16.5 per cent of respondents prepared sweet lemon pickle, 4.5 per cent respondents told that lemon are very nutritive and good for vegetarian persons, 2.5per cent respondents possessed knowledgeabout new techniques of preparing sweet lemon pickle, 18.0 per cent respondents consumed sweet lemon pickle. Majority of respondents i.e. 82.0 per cent never consume lemon products.

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012957   Pugazhenthi T R;Dhanalakshmi B;Elango A; Bharathidhasan A (Dairy Science Dep, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600 007) : Prevalence of moulds in cheese and screening for Mycotoxigenic penicillium citrinum. Indian vet J 2015, 92(7), 13-16.

On analysis of eight samples each of Cheddar, processed, Roquefort and Swiss cheese collected aseptically from organized and private dairies for the prevalence of moulds, 87 moulds were isolated from cheese, of which Penicillium sp. was found to be the highest, (66.76%) with the highest incidence of Penicillium citrinum (36 isolates). The mean yeast arid mould count was highest in Roquefort cheese (3.68 X 10^{3) and lowest in processed cheese (6.1 X 102). Out of 36 isolates of P. citrinum isolated, 12 were capable of producing citrinin in Yeast Extract Sucrose broth (33.33%) and 5 in cheese (13.89%) and all were toxic to chick embryo (33.33%) at the concentration of 0.025 μg per egg.}

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012956   Jain R;Pant S (Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali Univ, Rajasthan) : Acceptability of knit wears made of knitted cotton and cotton blend khadi fabrics. Int J Family Home Sci 2016, 12(1), 1-7.

An attempt has been made in this study to develop knit wears for khadi cottage industry. Hand spun cotton and cotton: polyester yarns were used to construct plain knit and rib knit fabrics (1x1, 2x2) in manually operated flat bed cotton hosiery machine of 14 gauge. Kurti, legging, skirt, top and jacket (shrug) were constructed from developed knitted khadi fabrics and their acceptability was assessed by hundred respodents. Most of the respondents found the developed products as comfortable, fashionable, good, and attractive.

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012955   Chauhan A;Singh J (NO, Jai Narayan Vyas Univ, Jodhpur) : Son preference and family size: a study in Hanumangarh district (Rajasthan). Natn Geogr 2013, 48(1-2), 1-14.

Preference for sons in India exerts a considerable effect on the fertility desires and family planning behaviours. It puts great challenges in achieving the goal of population stabilization and adherence of two-child family norm. Therefore, it was thought imperative to examine the parents' gender preference for son over daughter, by background characteristics and analyse its impact on the family size. For this purpose, a cross sectional study was carried out during September to December 2010 among 610 randomly selected married couples in the reproductive age group of 15-49 years in Hanumangarh district (Rajasthan). The numeric response showed that majority of the survey women (70.17%) irrespective of their background characteristics has a strong desire for sons over daughters. Supplementing the. family income (48.36%) was the major reason cited for son preference followed by continuation of family line (23.17%) and old age security (17.29%), The study also portrays that son preference has an edge over socio-economic and demographic variables on the desired family size.

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012954   Chandra Kumari (Home Science Dep, Baasthali Univ, Banasthali Rajasthan) : Elderly perception of loneliness and ways of resolving it through positive ageing. Indian J Gerontol 2015, 29(3), 322-30.

The aim of this study was to assess the perception of elderly persons towards loneliness and to find out how socio-demographic factors and major activities ward off loneliness among elderly subjects of this study. The study was conducted in Kota city of Rajasthan. Out of 129 respondent whose names and addresses were supplied, only 100 respondents, gave their consent to participate in the study, were selected by convenience sampling. To assess their loneliness "Perceived loneliness Scale" was used. These respondents were also asked about their leisure time activities or their activities to live a healthy and positive life. Results show that there was no significant difference in perceived loneliness between male and female respondents. On the basis of the findings of this study, those elderly respondents who were engaged in creative adjustments, religious behaviours and spiritual well-being, felt low level of loneliness or no loneliness and experienced more creative and positive energy.

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012953   Anita;Duhan K (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, I.C College of Home Science, CCSHAU, Hisar) : Impact of intervention programme on cognitive skills of institutionalized adolescents. Int J Family Home Sci 2016, 12(1), 15-20.

The present study was conducted purposively in Haryana and Delhi state. Two hundred adolescents, i.e., 100 boys and 100 girls in the age group of 13 to 19 years were selected randomly from the selected institute for orphans, Faridabad (Haryana) and institute for orphans, Bawana (Delhi). The adolescents were further assigned to experimental group (50) and control group (50) for each institute. After assessing the existing cognitive skills (life skills) of adolescents, intervention programme on cognitive skills was developed and imparted. Results of the study highlighted that institutionalized adolescents had average level of cognitive skills. The intervention programme enhanced the cognitive skills of institutionalized adolescents to a large extent. Results revealed significant improvement in the mean scores of adolescents after giving Intervention programme.

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010918   Verma M;Deodiya S (Home Science Dep, Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, (B.H.U.), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) : Skill development in SHG women through tie and dye. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 98-101.

Tie and dye printing is one of the primordial arts which is easiest amongst all printing techniques and also is comparatively cheaper. Thus, an attempt was made to train rural women in tie and dye technique so that they could upgrade their skill and earn money for improving their economic status. Training on tie and dye was imparted to 20 SHG members of Basani village in Varanasi district. The existing knowledge level of respondents regarding tie and dye techniques was judged using five point scale for pre and post training evaluation. Pre and post score were obtained and gain in knowledge was calculated. Results highlighted that training in the tie and dye techniques were very effective as there was significant (<60> gain in knowledge of SHG members. Hence, it can be concluded that this system of training is an opportunity of rural women for upgrade their skill through training and for improved economic status. If they adopt skilled based activity they earn money through new skill and entrepreneurial behaviour

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010917   Suhasini L;Vanajalatha K;Padmavathamma A S; Vekateshwar Rao P (Horticulture Dep, Collegeof Horticulture, Dr. Y.S.R.Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, Email: chinni18113@gmail.com) : Physico-chemical properties of osmotically dehydrated karonda (Carissa carandas L.). Asian J Hort 2015, 10(1), 53-9.

Present investigation was carried out during 2013-2014 at College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The osmotic dehydration of karonda was studied with two concentrations of NaCl viz., 2 per cent and 5 per cent, NaCl with three different durations of dipping times viz., 1, 2 and 3 hours. After osmosis of the karonda slices in the NaCl (salt) solutions, these were laid on the hot air oven for dehydration. After osmotic dehydration, the products were packed in high density polyethylene bags and stored in ambient temperature for a period of 4 months. The physico-chemical properties like moisture content, ascorbic acid, Fe content, acidity of the product were evaluated during the storage period. During storage, slight decrease in ascorbic acid, iron content, acidity and increase in moisture content of osmo-dried product of karonda was noticed. All the products were acceptable at all the storage periods. However, osmotic pre-treatment with 5 per cent NaCl for 3 hours was found highly acceptable.

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010916   Srivastava S;Singh N (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Email: bhu_ns@yahoo.co.in) : Working condition and their responsibilities: an evaluation of life satisfaction among mall workers. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 269-71.

Present study was designed to investigate the working condition and their responsibilities. An evaluation of life satisfaction among mall workers. Objective to assess the interference of occupational stress and corresponding relationship with there life satisfaction in the study subject. The cross sectional study was carried out in there of Lucknow city. The study was confined to the male and female mall workers of age group <60>20- <62>46 years. A total simple size 120 mall workers. The present study was conducted at different malls in Lucknow city. It included 120 male and female workers who work ked in malls.

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010915   Srivastava S;Kushwaha R K (Family Reource Management Dep, Faculty of Home Science, C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Email: swati9101990@gmail.com) : Problem faced by working women in household activities. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 272-4.

India is a country with divers traditions and custom. In all the religions, womenhold a venerable position. Unfortunately, since ages, the role of women was confined to household chores and limited to domestic issues. In the male-dominated Indian society, women suffered to extreme levels of exploitations. The participation of women as workers and women's education was negligible. Indian women's distinct from their western counter parts in that they do not shed their conventional roles as mother and housewives inspire of their professional responsibilities. Thus the present study attempts to study some of the important issues concerns working women, her dual role conditions of work, problem of adjustment between work/domestic duties.

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010914   Smita;Harpreet Kaur;Bains K (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Email: harpreetk70@live.com) : Assessment of food and nutrient intake of university resident girls. Indian J Ecol 2015, 42(2), 431-6.

Fifty undergraduate volunteer girls in the age group of 19-22 years were selected for the study. The total consumption of energy and protein by the hostel girls was 1856 Kcal and 52.6 g day-1 with nutritional adequacy 98 and 96%. The maximum consumption of energy was derived during breakfast (627 Kcal) followed by the dinner and then by lunch. The mean daily intake of fat was three times higher than that of RDA of 20 g day-1of visible fat for a sedentary adult woman. The nutritional adequacy of β-carotene, vitamin C, folacin, iron and calcium by subjects was 37, 138, 133, 85 and 121%, respectively. The overview of nutrient intake suggested that out of the eight nutrients studied, vitamin C, calcium, folacin and fat was adequate while energy, protein and iron were marginally adequate with NAR values varying between 85 and 98%.

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010913   Singh S J;Chauhan A S;Singh M P;Upadhyay P K; Singh R B (A.H. and Dairying Dep, C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208 002, Email: sengar2055@gmail.com) : Nutritional study of simmering and concentration methods based nutritional product. Res Envir Life Sci 2015, 8(1), 91-4.

Suitability of simmering and concentration methods of Rabri making was compared on the basis of total manufacturing time, yield, sensory evaluation and comments of judges over physical attributes of Rabri samples. Simmering method (A) required comparatively more manufacturing time (195±4.08 min.) than concentration method (B) (150±4.24 min.). Yields of Rabri by these two methods were recorded to be 25.75% and 26.33% respectively. Rabri samples from both methods were classed as excellent but overall score was higher in case of process "B". Rabri samples produced by concentration method were having cooked, nutty, pleasing flavour, soft flakes and dark pale colour whereas samples from simmering method were found to have slight caramelized flavour, little stiff flakes and brownish colour.

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010912   Singh P;Singh R;Singh R (College of Horticulture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidya, , Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Email: Omsingh1921@gmail.com) : Quality evaluation of bael-aonla ready-to-serve (RTS) drink during storage. Asian J Hort 2015, 10(1), 181-3.

Bael-aonla ready-to-serve (RTS) drinks were analyzed for chemical constituents at monthly interval for six months storage period during 2012-13. Total soluble solids and acidity increased, while ascorbic acid decreased in the beverages with the increase in storage duration. Overall acceptability of beverages increased by blending bael pulp with aonla pulp in comparison to bael or aonla pulp used alone for the preparation of beverages. In RTS drink, maximum acceptability (8.9) was achieved with 10 per cent pulp (50 bael : 50 aonla), 11 per cent TSS and 0.20 per cent acidity.

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010911   Singh A;Grover K (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Email: nut09pau@gmail.com) : Nutritional inputs and awareness to manage seasonal variation in iron status of adolescent girls. Indian J Ecol 2015, 42(2), 437-43.

Iron status of the adolescent girls was assessed by dietary, anthropometric and hematological parameters. The dietary and nutrient adequacy was higher in winter season. Subjects recorded higher mean hemoglobin level during winter season compared to summer. For the management of seasonality, value added traditional recipes using dehydrated Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum), fenugreek (Trigonella corniculata) and spinach (Spinacia oleracea) leaves powder were developed for iron security. All the products with dehydrated Bengal gram, fenugreek and spinach leaves received higher scores on nine point hedonic scales, indicating the acceptable utilization of dehydrated green leafy vegetables in traditional products. All the selected value added traditional recipes showed higher iron content as compared to control (without supplementation). Nutrition intervention attains iron security, and significant improvement of 6.87 per cent over the initial hemoglobin level.

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010910   Shekhar S;Sanwal S (Extension and Communication Management Dep, S.D. Agricultural Univrsity, S.K. Nagar, Gujarat, Email: shekhar.sdau@gmail.com) : Impact of sensitivity training on rural adolescents towards elders. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 11-17.

Study was undertaken under AGRESCO Project of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state. The purpose of the study was to get insight of sensitive of today's generation about elderly and impact of training in bringing change in adolescent sensitivity. The result revealed that girls showed significant difference after training towards elder sensitivity in terms of providing nutrition, assisting in daily activity and providing health care to elders. Impact of training on boys' sensitivity towards providing nutrition to elders was found to be non-significant due to the fact that boys are rarely involved in food preparation activity. Personal variable like age and education showed positive and significant association with impact of sensitivity training towards elders among both girls and boys. Caste category, family type, family size, family income and occupation of the respondents had no significant association with sensitivity towards elders.

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010909   Seemaprakalpa;Mishra P (Home Science Extension Dep, Institute of Home Science, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Email: prakalpass@gmail.com) : Decision and opinion of women in various home related activities. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 65-72.

Trends of women's participation have been visibly reversed in recent years but the essential involvement of women in the rural development for their countries is not presently wide. Women in decision making and influential power are exception rather than the rule and they do not yet enjoy the equal status. Therefore, the present study was conducted to find out decision making level and opinion of women in various family related activities. Primary data were collected through interview schedule from 80 women of Parigwan village of Mainpuri district. Majority of respondents were found to be disagree regarding female education (82.50 %), female employment (70 %), right to take decision for the family (77.50 %), female worked independently (51.25 %), female decision regarding marriage (90 %) and female decision regarding casting of vote freely (96.25 %). While majority of the respondents were agree that female took part in religious activities (72.50 %) and female participation in political activities (75 %). Forty eight per cent of the respondents were found to be indifferent regarding equal status in the family while only 20 per cent respondents were of the opinion that equal status of female should be given in the family. They think that opinions of their husband are their decision because they are limited upto household duties and responsibilities. Therefore, there is a great need to counsel, provide guidance and aware about their abilities.

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010908   Rawat S;Babel R (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: 05shrutrawat@gmail.com) : Traditional costumes of women from Bohra community in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 54-9.

Clothing is a representation of cultures and beliefs. They portray an identity and conform to a social group. The styles uphold varies from castes to tribes and religions. In Islam, women conceal their bodies and wear a `hijab' or veil called `burqa'. They believe that adherence to hijab is a manifestation for chastity and modesty. The burqa comes in various styles and varies from country to country. The one worn by the Bohras is completely different from the ones worn by the other Muslim communities as these are rather colourful than black. Besides covering oneself, they comparatively enjoy greater access to colours and designs.

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010907   Rathour S;Kang T K (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Email: savitarathour@yahoomail.com) : Value-conflict among adolescents: a study on locale differences. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 26-32.

Values are listed as motivational factors that determine an individual's lifestyle, while the conflict is part of human life which is inevitable to avoid. Value-conflicts lie at the very root of an individual's identity, they are extremely difficult to resolve and descalation of the conflicts become an essential need for the welfare of mankind because they hold the seed of personality disorganization and inversely related to adjustment. Conflict regarding intrapersonal and interpersonal value preference starts occurring from late childhood, while it becomes more prominent among adolescents as they are more prone to various types of conflict. The present research has made an attempt to study value preferences and value-conflict among college students of Ludhiana district. The sample included 200 rural and 200 urban college students (400), in age range of 18-20 years. Value-conflict scale developed by Bharadwaj (2001) was used to measure value-conflict among adolescents. Result revealed that there was no significant difference in overall value conflict among rural and urban adolescents while, dimension wise there was significant difference in evasion vs fortitude, dependence vs self reliance and pragmatism vs idealism. On the basis of mean, in most of the dimensions respondents were in value conflict. Rural respondents had value conflict with a tendency towards evasion, dependence, selfishness and pragmatism while, urban respondents had value conflict with a tendency towards fortitude, self reliance, selfishness and fear. In hate vs love both rural and urban respondents had love value probability, in fear vs assertion rural respondents had fear value probability and in pragmatism and idealism urban respondents had pragmatism value probability.

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010906   Rastogi M;Joshi M (Home Science Dep, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Effect of Ragi(Eleusione coracana) for the development of value added products and their nutritional implication. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 1-5.

Paper is an extension of minor research project titled effect of Ragi(Eleusione coracana) for the development of value added products and their nutritional implication. The present study was carried out to utilize, develop and evaluate value added products of underutilized grains like Ragi for their sensory characterstics. The products which Uttpam, with in the ratio of 75 per cent semolina and 25 per cent Ragi flour. Cutlets, with in the ratio of 60 per cent potato, 15 per cent bread and 25 per cent Ragi, 60 per cent bread. Disco wheel with in the ratio of 60 per cent bread, 15 per cent vegetables and 25 per cent of Ragi, respectively. All the products were found acceptable by the panal of judges. It is concluded that all the four products viz., uttpam, cutlets, disco wheel, were acceptable in terms of colour, flavour wise uttpam, Disco wheel (90 %) liked very much as cutlets (75 %) liked moderately. Over all acceptability of uttpam, disco wheel were high whereas cutlets was least acceptable. So, incorporation of Ragi flour into existing dietary pattern is very beneficial because of its therapeutic benefits.

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010905   Rajpoot S S;Gupta K (Home Science Dep, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Email: sadhana86.singh@gmail.com) : Knowledge and practices related to menstruation among rural college going girls in Varanasi district. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 168-73.

Main objective of this study is to assess knowledge, practices, and perception of rural college going girls, during their menstruation. The study was carried out from August, 2013 to November, 2013 in Varanasi, India. Data was collected by using pre-structured and pre tested questionnaire. Total 360 college going girls were included in the study who were studying in graduation courses. Girls were between the age group of 17to 23 year with mean age 18.89 year. Result shows that only 29.2 per cent girls having prior knowledge about menstrual cycle before their menarche while rest 70.8 did not know about the same, among 44.8 per cent respondent source of information were mothers. Majority (76.1%) of participants were suffering from pain during menstruation. Except 1.7 per cent girls rest were following some kind of restrictions during these days. This paper reemphasizes the important, urgent and neglected need of providing correct knowledge to the community including adolescent girls.

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010904   Priyanka;Chakravarty A (Home Science Dep, Manila Mahavidyalaya (B.H.U.), Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, Email: pritu.proyanka@gmail.com) : Correlates of body mass index (BMI) with their socio-economic status of urban and rural adults of Varanasi district. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 108-15.

Nutritional status the condition of health of an individual and it can be evaluated in many ways, but BMI is the most established anthropometric indicator used for assessment of adult nutritional status. Objectives of the present study are to assess the nutritional status (BMI) of urban and rural adults of Varanasi district and to determine the association between BMI and socio-economic status. A community based crossectional study was undertaken on 304 adults (Urban 152, Rural 152), 18-60 years of age group. A pre-tested and pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect the information for the study. Socio-economic and demographic information of study subject was assessed by interview technique. BMI was calculated using the formula [weight(kg)/height (mt) 2]. Both the community was the hindu dominant out of which majority of proportion are GEN caste. Rural subjects have significantly low educational status and low socio-economic status as compare to urban subjects. The proportions of rural males were significantly more than the urban males in case of doing heavy work. There was no significant difference in average BMI, between urban and rural areas of male as well as female subjects. Only 11.1 per cent and 9.8 per cent of urban and rural males and 25.8 per cent and 30.8 per cent of urban and rural females are in underweight category of BMI. There is no significant difference in average BMI of male as well as female subjects between urban and rural locality with reference to their various socio-economic and demographic variables with the exception of high socio-economic status, among male subjects, among heavy type of work, among low and medium socio-economic status in females, respectively.

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010903   Priyadarshnini V (Home Science Dep, Government Women's College, Keonjhar, Odisha) : Concern and dissatisfaction about body image and body weight among the urban adolescent girls. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 155-60.

Enormous interest in the topic of body image perception, distortion, and satisfaction has developed during the past 10-15 years. Dissatisfaction with one's body image is often seen as a correlate of eating disorders. In this study the focus group was the adolescents, because many eating disorders appear to start soon after puberty and persist through later years. Present study was conducted among 90 adolescent college going girls of Bhubaneswar city. General dissatisfaction regarding body weight was observed among the girls and around 83 per cent of the respondents were reported to adopt various dieting practises to reduce body weight.

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010902   Priyadarshini S;Singh M (Home Science Dep, Mahila Mahavidhyalaya, Women College (B.H.U.), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) : Effect of packaging on the freshness of spinach. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 123-8.

Post harvest industry is expected to supply good quality fruit and vegetables to consumers throughout the year from various and distant fields. Post harvest products are living and respiring materials and from field to fork, several factors influence quality. In this study, focus was mainly on leafy green vegetables and so spinach was taken as the subject. The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of perforated packaging and temperature on the retention of ascorbic acid and iron in spinach. Organically grown, fresh spinach leaves were taken from kitchen garden and were separated into three equal parts. Two portions (Sample 1 and 2) were packed in 40 micron thick plastic film and after heat sealing the packets were perforated with a medical needle. Sample 1 and sample 3 (unpacked), were stored at 4°C and sample 2 was stored at -18°C. After 6 days of storage fresh spinach (sample 4) was taken from same kitchen garden. All the samples were then evaluated for iron and ascorbic acid. The iron content in sample was determined by UV- Spectrophotometry method and the ascorbic acid content was determined by 2, 6 dichloroindophenol titrimetric method (AOAC). Furthermore, weight loss was evaluated and sensory analysis was used for describing the quality changes such as physical appearance, texture/shrinkage and to ascertain the overall acceptability. The result of sensory analysis was then subjected to ANOVA, for statistical analysis. In this study greater retention of ascorbic acid (84.6 %) was observed during storage of sample (sample 1) in perforated plastic film at 4°C as compare to sample 2, stored at -18°C (69.3 %) and sample 3, stored unpacked (58.7 %). The greater retention of iron was also observed in the same sample (85.8 %). It also had the higher overall acceptability as compared to other two samples. Further, it got highest score of 6.8 for overall acceptability on 6th day of storage. Thus, in the present study the quality retention was superior with perforated packaging at 4°C storage temperature.

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010901   Prasad P;Grover K (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Email: kirangrover@pau.edu) : Dietary and physical activity pattern of post menopausal women belonging to different categories of body mass index. Indian J Ecol 2015, 42(2), 426-30.

Present study was conducted to assess dietary and physical activity pattern of postmenopausal women in the age group of 45-60 years selected randomly from Ludhiana city of Punjab. The subjects were categorized into three groups i.e. normal (18.50-24.99 kg m^{-2), overweight (25.00-29.99 kg m-2) and obese (≥30 kg m-2) based on body mass index. The intake of energy, protein, carbohydrates and total fat increased significantly with the increase in body mass index from normal to overweight to obese postmenopausal. Waist hip ratio and fat also increased significantly with the increase in body mass index (BMI). All the subjects were falling in sedentary life style (physical activity level, 1.40-1.69).}

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010900   Pathak N;Tiwari J R (Krishi Vigyan Kendra, , Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Email: niveditapathak6@gmail.com) : Association between adjustment levels and academic achievement of adolescents in relation to their locality. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 275-7.

This article investigated the correlation between adjustment and academic achievement of adolescent in mathematics of 10th standard adolescent boys and girls of block Belha. A sample of 400 students of rural and urban locality was chosen using random sampling technique. Findings revels that the correlation between adjustment and academic achievement of urban and rural male and female adolescents was traced positive at medium levels.

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010899   Parveen S;Mathur M (Home Science Extensioon and Communication Management Dep, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Email: parveen.shahraj86@gmail.com) : Control of malnutrition among adolescent through intervention of 4 months residential camp. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 73-8.

Malnutrition is one of the greatest challenges that India is facing today. Some estimates indicate that India loses as much as $35 billion every year because of the long-term impacts of malnutrition among the Indian population. Despite many government initiatives, India's children still struggle to get enough nutritious food to eat. The present study was undertaken with the objective of controlling malnutrition through intervention of nutritive diet in the residential camp of 4 months. The study was undertaken in Pisangan block of Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The sample of the study was 50 adolescent girls, who were attending the 4 months residential camp organized by Doosra Dashak. All the respondents from deprived community and purposively selected for the study. For the assessment of nutritional status height and weight of the respondents were recorded at the time of joining the camp and leaving the camp. In between same measurement were also recorded monthly. Body mass index was calculated and on this basis malnourished respondents were labeled. The result of the study shows that there was marked improvement in the nutritional status of adolescent girls after completion of such intervention of nutritive diet/ balanced diet for 4 months residential camp. The improvement was higher among severely malnourished adolescents as compare to those who were in normal nutritional status after the intervention of nutritive diet for 4 months residential camp.

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010898   Pandey H;Awasthi P (Foods and Nutrition Dep, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and TTechnology, Pantnagar) : Organoleptic evaluation of germinated fenugreek seed flour incorporated recipes : chapatti and idli. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 41-4.

Fenugreek contains balance of both soluble (β-glucan) and insoluble fibre. The objective of the present study was development of high fibre germinated fenugreek seed flour and its incorporation in some homemade recipes viz., chapatti and idli. Nutritional quality of germinated fenugreek seed flour was evaluated. Nutritional analysis revealed that moisture (5.5 %), protein (41.2 %), crude fat (3.7 %) soluble fibre (11.3 %) and insoluble fibre (19.9%) content were higher whereas fat (3.7 %) content was low in germinated fenugreek seed flour. Sensory evaluation showed that chapatti was acceptable up to 20 per cent level of incorporation, whereas, idli was acceptable up to 30 per cent level of incorporation by panelists.

12 ref

010897   Khushdeep Kaur;Harpinder Kaur;Sidhu M K (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univrsity, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Computer vision syndrome: a major concern for VDT users. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 250-3.

Computer operators may experience Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Majority of authors agree with the evaluation that computer work is related to visual fatigue and discomfort appearance. It is the complex of eye and vision problem related to computer work which are experienced during or related to computer use. Survey on computer workers shows that vision discomfort is most frequent among computer users which may be due to frequent movement of eyes from monitor to the written material to be typed or vice versa. Other involved factors leading to visual fatigue and discomfort may be improper height of screen, poor lighting and reflection due to screen position or glare. Therefore, a study was conducted on 120 female VDT users working in various banks a of Ludhiana City to assess their CVS by taking subjective response and by using two Scientific scales i.e. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Aramuc Scientific Scale. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal subjects and patients with dry eye disease and its results showed that poor vision, sensitivity of eyes and blurred vision were the main visual problems faced by respondents on the five point scale and got I, II and III ranks respectively. Whereas Aramuc Scientific Scale indicates a true dry eye and its results showed that redness, itching, blurred vision were the main symptoms indicating dry eye as they got I and II ranks respectively. Therefore, it was concluded that though the respondents faced many visual problems in relation to workstation design but they did not do anything to improve the design of the workstation which may be due to the lack of awareness at their part. So the need was felt to suggest ergonomic intervention in this regard.

1 illus, 5 tables, 10 ref

010896   Kakkar N;Kaur D (Apparel and Textile Science Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Email: devinderct@pau.edu) : Development of accessories from reusable knitwear waste. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 33-40.

Investigation entitled development of accessories from reusable knitwear waste was carried out in Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collection data from 90 respondents between the age group of 17-27 years selected through purposive random sampling technique from three colleges of Ludhiana city. The results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents were 17-22 years of age group and were higher secondary, belonging to nuclear families and had monthly family income ranged between Rs. 50,000-75,000. Seventy one per cent of the respondents were aware of accessories prepared from reusable knitwear waste and 53.33 per cent were interested to reuse the knitwear waste whereas, 65.56 per cent of the respondents preferred to buy accessories. Crocheted accessories were the most preferred accessories with two coloured combination followed by multi and three coloured combinations. Most of the fabric waste was collected from factories. On the basis of the preferences of respondents, two sketches of each accessory were developed through Corel Draw X4 and were shown to 15 panel of judges. After the selection of sketches the most preferred designs were developed. After this second interview schedule was prepared to study the preferences for the developed accessories. For this purpose same sample of ninety respondents were selected. All the accessories were highly appreciated on the basis of suitability of design, utility and overall impact. Majority of the respondents rated all the accessories as very good. The quoted prices of the accessories were found to be adequate and 11.00 to 81.92 per cent profit can be earned by making accessories.

8 illus, 7 tables, 2 ref

010895   Johry A;Singh M;Srivastava S (Home Science Dep, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Email: anshujohry@mail.com) : Non-verbal communication physical attractiveness and mate choices. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 116-22.

It is a universal phenomenon that dressing/clothing has an effect on the personality of an individual. Ones attire along with other attributes is an important component of attracting members of the opposite sex. This study is focused on what people wear and what are the other attributes which are important in mate choices among boys of college going age. A detail questionnaire consisting of about 35 attributes relating to attire, physical fitness and beauty were asked from 200 boys (n=184). Usually men exhibit, more elaborate ornamentation in mate selection displays. It has been an interesting social survey in collecting cues about why men consider so many factors in mate selection.

5 illus, 6 tables, 51 ref

010894   Hunshal S C;Patil S S;Holeyannavar P G (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, Rural Home Science College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka, Email: hunshal2@gmail.com) : Perception about parenting among rural children. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 18-25.

The present study was carried out with the objectives to study the children's perception about their parents' parenting and factors influencing their perception in the year 2012-13. The sample comprised 206 High School children in the age group of 12-15 years, studying in 7th and 8th standards in government High Schools from 3 villages of Dharwad taluk. Children's perception about parenting was assessed using Bharadwaj et al.(1998) scale. The results revealed that majority of the children had positive perception towards their parents' parenting. This indicated that parents tend to be accepting, protecting, indulgent, realistic, moralistic and disciplining their children. Further, socio-demographic factors such as age, ordinal position, family size, educational level of the father and socio-economic status of the family had significant influence on children's perception about parenting.

6 tables, 12 ref

010893   Gupta V;Joseph R (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, Email: vandana.g178@gmail.com) : Development of designs for table cloth through CAD software. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 60-4.

The present study was conducted to develop designs for table cloth through CAD software. Most preferred forty Greek motifs in eight different categories i.e. animal, human, pottery, foliage, stylized, architectural, geometrical and stylized flora fauna were used to developt wenty designs on AutoCAD software. Developed designs were shown to the respondents for their preferences in regard to different parameters i.e. innovation, placement of motifs and overall appearance and preferences regarding the 10 most preferred designs were taken.

2 tables, 3 ref

010892   Gupta M;Yadav M P S;Chauhan A S (Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dep, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208 002, Email: mgbly99@gmail.com) : Effect of sugar and papaya pulp on self life of whey beverage. Res Envir Life Sci 2015, 8(1), 71-3.

Study was conducted to evaluate the effect of keeping nutritional and functional attributes of papaya pulp potential of whey to be used in nutritious and health promoting beverage along with its shelf life, the study by evaluating sensory and chemical quality of papaya pulp based whey beverage. There were paneer whey used as raw material, three level of sugar (8%, 10% and 12%) and three level of papaya pulp (10%, 20% and 30%) used for preparation of Papaya Pulp Based Whey Beverage. This product stored at 5°C as refrigerated temperature for four storage periods (0 day, 5 days, 10 days and 15 days). This process replicated three times. The findings of study imply that the different levels of sugar and storage periods affect the sensory attributes (flavour, colour & appearance sweetness, and overall acceptability) and chemical content (moisture, fat, lactose, sucrose and total solids) but papaya pulp does not affect total solids content of beverage. The interaction of sugar and papaya pulp affect significantly all the attributes of sensory and chemical qualities except sweetness. Whereas interaction of sugar with storage periods and papaya pulp with storage periods affect non-significantly all sensory attributes and some chemical content except overall acceptability. The overall interaction of sugar, papaya pulp and storage periods non-significantly affected of all sensory attributes (flavour, colour & appearance and sweetness) and all chemical attributes (fat, protein, lactose, sucrose, ash and total solids) except overall acceptability.

1 table, 12 ref

010891   Gulati J K;Lakhanpal N;Jasvinder Kaur (Human Development Dep, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Attention deficit hyperactive disorder-as a determinant of learning disability. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 196-202.

Children with ADHD have been found to have weaknesses with their working memory leading to difficulty with problems involving the manipulation of verbal and non-verbal information that way effecting their learning processes (Martinussen et al., 2006). This study was aimed to find the role of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as one of the determinant for learning disabilities among primary school children. A methodical process was followed for drawing the sample that comprised of 120 first and second grade children. The sample was equally divided into learning disabled (n=60) and learning abled (n=60 ) children. The results of the present study have highlighted the role of learning disabilities, displayed a higher degree of attention deficit disorders. They were more impulsive, hyperactive, day dreamers and were having poor concentration.

4 tables, 31 ref

010890   Gogoi S;Goswami U (Directorate of extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam) : Efficacy of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Assam on academic performance of children. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 161-7.

Teaching- learning needs of girls in the KGBV are a challenge as well as an opportunity. All KGBV girls have a break in their schooling due to family or other circumstances. Many of the girls have in the past been out of school or have dropped out of the school at some stage. Across the board they come from families and from villages which were educationally backward. It is therefore to be expected that such girls are likely to be lagging behind academically. The challenge should be developed into an opportunity as the KGBV is a residential programme for three years. In most of the cases there are adequate numbers of teachers, possibilities of flexible time and methods, and overall a high motivation from the girls and from their families for improved learning. It is therefore essential for the teachers, wardens and the programme officers to work out what methods and material should be used to accelerate their learning level more, and enable the girls to reach grade level knowledge and skills. To balance academic learning along with other issues three years is a long period. If the teacher wishes and put in more efforts and introduces innovative ways then they can create wonder in the academic achievement of the girls.

1 illus, 4 tables, 15 ref

010889   Gogoi M;Baruah B (Textile and Apparel Design Dep, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Email: mintigogoi@gmail.com) : Designing of dresses for pre-school girls. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 84-7.

The dressing pattern and selection of clothing for every age is an important issue of a family needs. One must be very careful in selection of appropriate dress for children's on the basis of their physiological as well as their psychological needs. All the clothes wear by children should be comfortable, delicate to the skin and it should be appropriate size and designs. Present investigation was carried out on designing of dresses for pre-school girls and the child and mothers preference on 10 ten constructed dresses were recorded. The result shows that colour of dress is the primary factor of their clothing preference.

1 illus, 3 tables, 4 ref

010888   Garg M;Yadav P (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Home Science, C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technolo, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Email: mukta.garg@yahoo.com) : Adolescent identity formation and internet usage. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 129-32.

Globalization has brought sweeping changes in socio-economic-cultural realms in our society. One of the ways in which human beings are influenced by globalization is through technology, of which the internet has a wider reach than any other medium. The phenomenon of the internet has created `virtual spaces' in which adolescents spend increasing amounts of time. This study on adolescent identity formation and internet usage was conducted on a random sample of 120 (60 respondents were boys and 60 were girls) adolescent from different technical institutes of Kanpur city. It was found that 90.83 per cent respondents use computer at home and maximum respondents were interested in facebook on internet, whereas, 78.33 per cent respondents give their opinion that internet give latest information, current affairs, latest update etc. and 71.66 per cent respondents give their opinion that internet increase their knowledge. The finding shows that 75.83 per cent respondents think that cyber and pornography increase higher rate of sexual aggression and greater risk of teenage pregnancy, 70 per cent respondents think that internet play an important role in their physical development, while 67.5 per cent of respondents stated that internet has a important in their identity formation, whereas, 66.66 per cent respondents think that internet create a platform of cyber bullying as well as 65 per cent of respondents satisfied with the present resources and opportunities.

3 tables, 13 ref

010887   Galundia R (NO, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Parenting satisfaction of dual earner couples in child rearing stage of family life cycle. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 149-54.

Traditional Indian system is being profoundly shaken and the women life style is being re-written because of numerous forces. Literacy and employment rates have increased significantly for the women. Due to this, more and more women are now seeking employment outside their home and formation of nuclear type family is commonly seen. The parental role is one of the most important roles in adulthood. The present study focused on the comparison of parenting satisfaction in joint and nuclear families in child rearing stage of family life cycle. The sample comprised of 60 dual earner couples (30 couples from joint families and 30 couples from nuclear families) selected randomly from Udaipur district in Rajasthan state. A self-constructed parenting satisfaction inventory was used for collecting the data. Results showed that there was significant difference between parenting satisfaction of dual earner couples in joint and nuclear families. Couples in joint families were highly satisfied with all the aspects of child care such as feeding, bathing, toilet training, dressing, rest and sleep, tasks related with motor skills, socio-emotional behavior of infant and verbal cognitive competence of infant as compared to couples in nuclear families.

3 tables, 18 ref

010886   Dhrakshayani M (Home Science Dep, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Email: sushaingoldy@yahoo.co.in) : Father-child-interaction with their pre-school children. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 245-9.

Although the importance of father's influence in child development is now generally accepted, we actually know very little about Father-Child-Interaction (F-C-I). This study aims to study Father-Child-Interaction with their pre-school children under natural conditions of home in middle class families. For the present study Belsky scale (1997) of F-C-I was used to study F-C-I in 120 Indian families. Results reveal that majority of the fathers were involved in teaching, disciplining and socialization when compared to attending to the physical needs and play activities of the child during one hour home observation studies.

2 tables, 26 ref

010885   Devi V;Harminder Kaur Saini (Apparel and Textile Science Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Email: varshubarwal@gmail.com) : Girls preferences for different garment features in designing western dresses. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 79-83.

For this study, a total of 90 college going girls were selected through purposive random sampling technique. Preferences of college girls for silhouettes, fabric types, colour combinations and other constructional features were taken. The data collected revealed that A-line, balloon, sheath, mermaid and ball gown silhouettes were the five most preferred ones. Plain georgette and cotton fabrics, black and red colours in single and two coloured combination for western dresses with round shape neckline were most preferred. Among constructional features, respondents preferred gathers with elastic, knife pleats, pin tucks, round shaped yoke and gathered ruffles. Embroidery as surface embellishment techniques and lace, swarovski and sequins for surface embellishment were most preferred by the respondents.

1 illus, 6 tables, 5 ref

010884   Chandi A K (Entomology Dep, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Email: anureetchandi@pau.edu) : Food consumption and utilization behaviour in susceptible and resistant diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus). Indian J Ecol 2015, 42(2), 564-6.

Various consumption and utilization indices i.e. relative consumption rate (RCR), relative growth rate (RGR), efficiency of conversion of ingested food to body substance (ECI), efficiency of conversion of digested food to body substance (ECD) and approximate digestibility (AD) were determined. The resistant P. xylostella larvae differed from the susceptible ones as regards fresh larval weight, fresh weight of food eaten and weight of faeces. The mean larval fresh weight of resistant larvae was significantly higher (1.21 mg) than that of susceptible larvae (1.07 mg); fresh weight of food eaten was significantly higher (17.84 mg) for resistant larvae than the susceptible larvae (14.42 mg) and also mean weight of faeces of resistant larvae was significantly higher (2.57 mg) than the susceptible ones (2.20 mg). The mean fresh weight gain of resistant larvae (2.79 mg) as well as susceptible larvae (2.76 mg) were at par. Similarly relative consumption rate (RCR) was 3.69 for resistant and 3.38 for susceptible larvae, approximate digestibility (AD) was 85.59 for resistant and 84.7 for susceptible larvae, relative growth rate (RGR) was 0.58 for resistant and 0.65 for susceptible larvae and efficacy of conversion of ingested food to body substance (ECI) i.e. 15.64 for resistant and 19.14 for susceptible larvae; were at par. However, efficiency of conversion of digested food to body substance (ECD) for susceptible larvae (22.59) was significantly higher than the resistant ones (18.20).

1 table, 10 ref

010883   Bora P;Kulshrestha K (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of HomeScience, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Techn, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, Email: parulbora@gmail.com) : Changes in basal metabolic rate, body weight and fat mass per cent in hypothyroidism. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 6-10.

Thyroid is an endocrine gland located below the larynx. The principal thyroid hormones are thyroxin (T₄) and tri-iodothyroxine (T₃). The current study was carried out to investigate the changes in body weight, basal metabolic rate, total fat per cent and prevalence of obesity in hypothyroid subjects. The obesity epidemic has reached alarming numbers, the problem is multi-faceted and requires the understanding of different areas in order to effectively address the growing obese population and begin to reverse the current trends. The present study is cross-sectional in design and aimed at understanding the association between thyroid function and obesity in individuals with normal and underactive thyroid function. It was observed that fat mass per cent, body weight and BMI of hypothyroid subjects were significantly higher than the normal subjects while significant low basal metabolic rate was observed among hypothyroid subjects.

8 illus, 9 ref

010882   Bhatnagar V;Soni R;Kalra N (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Email: richasoniricha@gmail.com) : Calcium status of adolescent girls in relation to economic background. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 174-9.

Adequate intake of calcium is important for skeletal growth. Low calcium intake during adolescence may lead to decreased bone mass accrual thereby increasing the risk of osteoporotic fractures in later stages of life. The aim of the present study was to assess dietary calcium and serum calcium of adolescent girls from different economic background. One eighty adolescent girls (10-15years) were selected from government and private schools. 24 hour dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire were used to evaluate intake of calcium and Calcium Arsenazo Reagent Kit was used to measure serum calcium. The mean calcium intake was significantly different in all three groups with maximum intake in girls from High Income Group (HIG) (1238.81 mg/day) and lowest in Low Income Group (LIG) girls (447.87 mg/day). Although the main source of calcium in all three groups was dairy products, the quantity of intake differed considerably. Despite low calcium intake, serum calcium was found normal in the subjects from LIG. Measures need to be taken to rectify low calcium intake in LIG. Bone mineral density is better indicator of calcium status than serum calcium.

1 illus, 3 tables, 19 ref

010881   Baskar M;Amutha S;Banumathi P;Muneeshwari P (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai-625 104, Email: baskar.fsn@gmail.com) : Food consumption pattern and nutritional status of rural farm women. Res Envir Life Sci 2015, 8(2), 225-8.

Malnutrition means more than feeling hungry or not having enough food to eat. Inadequate intake of protein, calories, iron and other essential nutrients leads to malnutrition. Poor nutrition occurs in developing countries, as well as in more prosperous areas of the world. About 800 million persons worldwide are affected by malnutrition. More than half the childhood deaths in developing countries are related to malnutrition. In this study subjects were selected from Madurai South, Vadipatti and Melur taluks. Rural farm women in the age between 20-40 years were selected as subjects for the study and the total number of respondents were fixed as ninety. A pre-tested questionnaire were used to assess the anthropometric status and nutritional status of the respondents. The height weight BMI and skin fold thickness of the respondent's ranges between 140 and 165 cm, 40 and 65 kg, 13 and 25 and 14.9 and 16.5 mm. The findings of the study revealed that most of the respondents were found to be within the normal height, weight, BMI and skin fold thickness measurements. The number of respondents suffering from angular stomatitis, cheliosis, bleeding gums, dry and wrinkled eyes and goiter in Madurai district were 45, 21, 28, 22 and one respectively. The results inferred that the respondents might have consumed inadequate micronutrient rich foods in their daily diets. But nutrition education had an influence on consumption of micronutrient rich foods among the respondents.

2 tables, 15 ref

010880   Baghel S S;Dobhal N;Raghuvanshi R S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Techn, Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand, Email: ssb_3110@rediffmail.com) : Prevalence of obesity among school going children of Pantnagar. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 133-6.

Cross sectional study was conducted to explore the prevalence of overweight/obesity among the school going children of Pantnagar. The prevalence of obesity among the school going children was assessed by anthropometric measurements viz., height and weight, BMI and total body fat per cent. The overall prevalence of overweight was 16 and 4 per cent in HIG and MIG categories, respectively and prevalence obesity was reported in 3.8 per cent of HIG, The prevalence of overweight/obesity was higher in HIG children, which reflects the economical status on nutritional status.

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010879   Archana C;Jadha V;Bhagure Y L;Raundal R M (Horticulture Dep, K.K. Wagh College of Agriculture, Nashik, Maharashtra, Email: archanaorganic@gmail.com) : Effect of PGR, chemicals and plant extract on seed germination and seedling growth of custard apple (Annona squamosa). Asian J Hort 2015, 10(1), 184-6.

Aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of PGR, chemicals and plant extract on seed germination and seedling growth of custard apple. The results of present investigation clearly showed the significant differences with respect to effect of seed soaking in 50 ppm GA3 for 48 hrs on days required for germination, germination percentage, seedling height, stem diameter and number of leaves per seedling of custard apple. As these results are based on single trail extensive trials may be conducted to confirm the findings. Thus, it can be concluded that seed treatment of GA3 at 50 ppm for 48 hrs was helpful to get higher germination and seedling growth of custard apple.

1 table, 10 ref

010878   Agarwal P;Singh V (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Orissa Univerity of Agriculture and Technolo, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Email: punamagarwal2011@gmail.com) : Assessment of obesity in school going children of different schools. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 180-4.

Unhealthy eating patterns and lack of physical activity develop obesity in school going children. If childhood obesity persists, it may bring the child at risk stage in his adolescent and adulthood. A study was undertaken on children from different schools in Bhubaneswar, Orissa to identify nutritional status based on anthropometric measurements and dietary intakes. Approximately 8.3 per cent boys (4-6 years age) in GEMS; 25 per cent boys in PNS and GEMS and 66.66 per cent girls of 7-9 years age in GEMS were stunted. About 50-75 per cent children in 7-9 years age group recorded normal to +1 (Z-score) BMI in PNS and GEMS whereas, 66.4 per cent boys and 91.63 per cent girls in SXHS (high parental income group) recorded BMI normal to +2 (Z-score). The data also indicated that around 8.33 per cent girls and 25per cent boys of SXHS were obese with BMI of +3. The income of the parents had profound influence on their calorie consumption and weight of school going children.

2 illus, 1 table, 25 ref

010877   Admankar S N;Sarambekar H L (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharahtra, Email: admankar.sandhya@rediffmail.com) : Teenagers anthropometric measurement and furniture mismatchment. Asian J Home Sci 2015, 10(1), 88-92.

In the varied spheres of life various anthropometric mismatches are seen but are unknowingly being used and the physical problems arising from these are treated as if they were due to some medical problems, for example the height of some counters are such that interactions between the man behind the counter and visitor are obstructed. Writing stands, counter plat forms, which are sometimes used as writing surfaces in post offices and banks, are too high making it difficult to write anything. Anthropometry deals with the measurements of the human external body dimensions in static and dynamic conditions. Designs without due consideration to the body dimensional requirements of intended users do not serve their purpose and have less user acceptance value. There are numerous medical problems that have resulted because of the use of articles that do not match the anthropometry of the users. Lack of foot space may also be a problem for all workers. In this study the desk height, desk depth, length of desk, chair depth, chair breadth for girls and combined group was noted to be less than required. Inclusive of these dimensions the back rest height and breadth was less than required by the boys, result in uncomfortable feeling and pain due to use of furniture.

2 tables, 8 ref