007177   Karuppasamy P;Kanchana S;Hemalatha G; Muthukrishnan N (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural U, Madurai-625 104) : Development and evaluation of kodo millet and little millet based boli mix. Indian J Nutr Diet 2012, 49(4), 150-7.

The mix suitable for boli based on the kodo millet (Pospalum scrobiculaturri) and little millet (Panicum milliare) were developed and their nutritional qualities were evaluated in different packaging materials viz.. high density polyethylene bag (HDPE- 400 gauge) and metalized polypropylene bag (MPP) during storage periods (90 days). A slight change was noted in the moisture, protein, reducing sugar, total sugar and and crude fibre content of the kodo millet and little millet based boli mix during storage. The mix was used to prepare traditional food boli. It was organoleptically acceptable and scored higher values at the end of the storage period. The microbial population of boli mix was found to be minimum initially (1.0x 10^-4) and it was within the safer limit (5.0 x 10^-4) on storage. Statistical analysis using factorial complete randomized design (FCRD) showed that the moisture (increased upto 0.95%), protein (decreased upto 0.92%), reducing sugar (increased upto 0.68%) and total sugar (decreased upto 1.03%) were highly significant at one per cent level, but non significant difference was observed in ash, calcium, iron and tannin on storage. The shelf life of the kodo millet and little millet based boli mixes were found to be good upto 90 days at ambient conditions under MPP and HDPE packaging. It can be concluded that kodo millet and little millet based boli mixes were highly nutritious, low cost and it can be effectively used in the preparation of nutritious food items like boli after suitable processing. The shelf life of mixes was found to be good upto 90 days at ambient conditions under both packaging.

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007176   Kanwaljit Kaur;Mann S K;Prabhjot Kaur;Borah S (Home science Extension and Communication Management Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Training needs of rural women in clothing and textile. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 231-3.

The study was conducted to know the training needs of the women in the area of clothing and textiles. For this purpose, 100 rural women of Bharowal of Ludhiana district were selected. Data were collected through interview schedule. The response was recorded on three point scale i.e. most need, needed and not needed. Accordingly, score of two one and zero was assigned, respectively to calculate the mean score of each item. Training needs were studied in different sub areas of clothing and textiles viz., training for preparation of detergents and soaps, dying and paining of fabrics, stitching of different garments and knitting and identification and care of different types of clothes etc. The study findings revealed that highest mean scores were found for stain removing preparation of soaps and detergents, identification of different types of fabrics and their dyeing methods. Highest mean score indicated that rural women required more training in these sub areas of clothing and textiles. Lowest mean scores were observed in knitting, stitching and crocheting. The low mean scores in these areas may be due to the reason that rural women had already engaged in preparation of these articles. So, it is suggested that trainings may be imparted in the different sub-areas viz., preparation of soaps and detergents, identification of different fabrics and their dyeing methods, so that they can adopt these as an enterprise.

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007175   Jayashree S;Naik R K (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (D.K.), Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka, Email: jayashreess.2007@rediffmail.com) : Body mass index, waist to hip ratio and body fatness correlation in urban adults of Dharwad. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 162-5.

The objective of the present investigation was to study the correlation between Body Mass Index, Waist to hip ratio and body fatness in urban adults of Dharwad. A total of 1013 subjects aged between 19-60+ years belonging to 340 families were covered for the study. The parameters studied for the investigation were height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference which were recorded once during the study period. There was a significant positive correlation with Body Mass Index and all other body fat components in all the age groups except for per cent body fat in female obese grade II subjects of 41-60 years and male subjects of 41-60 years. A significant positive correlation of waist circumference with all the body fat components was evident except for fat free mass in all the age groups.

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007174   Gupta N;Taparia M (Family Resource Management Dep, S.M. Patel College of Home Science, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, Email: nidhi.gupta.smp@gmail.com) : Knowledge assessment and practices related to food safety and hygiene of street food consumers. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 184-9.

Risk communication and consumer education to promote safer handling of food can be the best way of managing the risk of food borne illness at the consumer end of the food chain. The present study aimed to determine consumers' awareness, their preferences, knowledge and the practices for food safety while they were eating out in street food units. A sample size of 300 street food consumers from different food service providers were interviewed using a descriptive survey design of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Majority of the consumers had knowledge about food borne diseases, adulteration, sanitation and microorganisms but while selecting a street food unit, consumers generally prefer taste and ignore other aspects of food safety and hygiene. Consumers ranked the restaurants very satisfactory in terms of quick service, hygiene, sanitation, food quality, taste, cost, convenience, etc. and usually prefer to dine out only on the weekends for a change or as a temporary arrangement. Consumers shouldn't eat at those SFU's which are unhygienic and poorly maintained, not compromising on food safety aspects, which will compel the SFU's to improve on their food quality safety and hygiene aspects.

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007173   Gupta C;Singhal S (Foods and Nutrtion Dep, Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Email: g.chhavi7@gmail.com) : Effect of garden cress seeds and amla intervention on the haemoglobin status of non-pregnant women. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 216-19.

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in women of reproductive age can seriously affect their health. The study was conducted to assess the effect of garden cress seeds and Amla intervention on haemoglobin level of non pregnant women (18 - 25 years). Total 45 respondents were taken from G.D.M Girls hostel, Modinagar and divided into three group I, group II and group III. General profile, medical history, dietary habits, general awareness, physical activity, antheropometric measurement, biochemical analysis, clinical assessment, and dietary assessment with three day food recall and nutrient intake was done of all the respondents before intervention. 10g garden cress seeds were provided per day to experimental group I for 3 months which provided 10 mg iron per day, while 10 g garden cress seeds with 10g amla chutney were provided to experimental group II for 3 months. Anthropometry measurement, clinical analysis and biochemical assessment were done after intervention. The study concluded that inclusion of garden cress seeds alone and with vitamin C, which have high content of iron, on a daily basis effectively increased haemoglobin level in those respondents who have low initial haemoglobin level. While a little effect was also seen on anthropometric measurement and clinical assessment also.

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007172   Durgadevi M;Shetty P H (Food Science and Technology Dep, Pondicherry Univ, Puducherry-605 014) : Transition in the preparation and consumption of Idli among the people of puducherry. Indian J Nutr Diet 2012, 49(1), 18-23.

From the study it is concluded that people prefer to take idll daily, but due to the long process involved in idli making, people are unable to take idli daily. On the other hand, the availability of ready to cook idli batter has encouraged people to take idli as and when they prefer. But the drawback of the ready to cook idli batter is that these batters are not hygienica fly prepared and problem and problem arises in the aspect of safety and quality of the batter. Hence if the commercial idli batter is produced with safe hygienic practices and improved shelf life, then idli can still be a preferred breakfast food.

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007171   Dholakia J;Shukul M (NO, Prakriya Green Wisdom School Campus, 70-Chikannayakannahalli, Dodakannelli Cross, Sarjapura Road, Bangalore-560 035, Email: jalpa0712@rediffmail.com) : Organic food: an assessment of knowledge of homemakers and influencing reasons to buy/not to buy. J hum Ecol 2012, 37(3), 221-7.

Serious concerns expressed during the last decade regarding the use of chemicals in agriculture in terms of their adverse impact on the human health, environment and sustainable agricultural production has been encouraging organic food production world over. The food thus produced has minimal elements harmful to the human health. Hence apart from being environment friendly, organic foods are believed to be having high nutritional value and safe for human health. But how far the women, the health providers of families, are aware of various aspects of organic food needs to be investigated so as to increase the consumption of organic food products. Some areas of India have popularized organic food. With a view to find out the scenario in Gujarat, a small study was conducted in Vadodara city to assess the knowledge of homemakers about organic food and the reasons for buying/not buying organic food. Through an interview schedule, data were collected from a sample of 110 homemakers randomly selected from 3 localities of Vadodara city. Majority of them had good knowledge about organic food but majority of them did not buy organic food as it was not easily available, was required in larger quantity and was not so good in appearance as compared to conventional food items. Lack of standardization mark/certification process also demotivated them to purchase the organic food. The study revealed a need for having more organic food bearing standardization mark.

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007170   Davar V (Home Science Dep, Kurukshetra Univ, Kurukshetra, Email: vintidavar@gmail.com) : Nutritional knowledge annd attitudes towards healthy eating of college-going women hockey players. J hum Ecol 2012, 37(2), 119-24.

Purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional knowledge of female collegiate hockey players and how effectively they apply their nutritional knowledge to their everyday eating habits. The sample studied included female hockey players (n=30) from different college teams of Haryana in the age group of 17-23 years. The instrument was a self-administered questionnaire designed to assess nutritional knowledge and attitudes of the subjects. The mean score on nutritional knowledge test was 22.85/55 (38.80% Correct). While incorrect and uncertain responses accounted for the majority of answers, the lowest correct responses were recorded for fiber and energy (21.4 and 25.9% respectively). The attitude towards gaining nutrition information was very positive (93.3%) but a massive impact of family food habits was observed. This study suggests that athletes lack knowledge of nutrition, healthy food choices, components of a well-balanced diet, and the implications of nutrition on performance. The results can be used to develop training seminars and educational materials to promote greater nutritional knowledge and healthy attitudes among players.

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007169   Bulla R;Malagi U;Naik R;Kasturiba B (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Agricultural Science, Dharwad-5) : Documentation of pickles of different regions. Indian J Nutr Diet 2012, 49(3), 124-34.

Women from different States residing in Hubli and Dharwad cities were randomly selected using show ball technique for documentation study with 10 women from each of the seven States. The demographic profile, types of pickles prepared, ingredients used, method of preparation and duration of storage of pickles were recorded by personal interview method. Among the respondents, majority was house wives (90%) and more than 60 per cent belonged to 40-60 years. More than (55.7%) had high school education and none of them were illiterate. About:93 types of pickles were documented from seven States. Convenience spice mixes with or without oil addition were prepared for mixing with pickles as and when needed. Commonly used ingredients by respondents were chilli powder, turmeric, mustard, fenugreek seeds, asafetida, sugar jaggery and oil. Different types of oils were used by different States. Different pickles were prepared in winter and summer due to the availability and climate. Few pickles were prepared throughout the year; acidic pickles lasted longer (6m-lyr), less acidic lasted for six months and others could be preserved for one to two weeks.

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007168   Bhatiwada N;Indira V (Biochemistry and Nutrition Dep, Central Food Technological Research Institute, CSIR, Mysore, Karnataka) : Organoleptic and nutritive scoring of value added cereal products from grain amaranth (Amaranthus spp.). Indian J Nutr Diet 2012, 49(1), 31-7.

Malnutrition continues to plague the Indian population particularly the vulnerable section, which calls for effective steps to improve the nutrient content and quality of the Indian diets. The global prevalence of micronutrient deficiency is estimated to be about two billion and most of the afflicted people are living in the developing countries. The intake of micronutrients in daily diet of Indian population is far from satisfactory and largely less than 50per cent RDA is consumed by over 70 per cent of Indians. A number of millets and pseudocereals are as good as the true cereals in many aspects of nutritional value. Therefore, either substituting or supplementing the staple cereals with millets and pseudocereals and thereby improving the nutritive value of foods are under experimentation. Amaranth, a pseudocereal possess the usual characteristics of cereals such as bland taste, ease of cooking and also contain a substantial quality of cooking and fat as compared to most cereals. Caloric density, fibre and mineral content of amaranth are also more than the conventional grains. Nevertheless amaranth grain is still cultivated as a minor food crop and its consumption is limited only to certain places. The usage of amaranth green, though very common in many parts of India. Partial substitution of grain amaranth flour with wheat and rice flour was found to be beneficial for NIDDM (Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) subjects because of its high amino acid, calcium and iron contents. Amaranth has other health benefits like hypocholesterolaemic effect which was proved in animal models. Amaranth flour has hypoallergic property, well suited for patients who are allergic towards cereals. These seeds also have beneficial effect when incorporated in the diet of patients suffering from celiac disease due to the lack of gluten. Keeping in view the high nutrient content and health benefits of amaranth grain, an effort to improve its utility as supplement to staple cereals has been made in this study.

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007167   Bhargava A;Tyagi G (Home Science Dep, V.M.L.G. (P.G.) College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Acceptability of betel and mint leaves receipes among the population by sensory evaluation. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 137-9.

Betel and mint leaves are very nutritive and helpful in coping malnutrition which increases morbidity and affects adversely the physical growth and development of human beings. Green leafy vegetables are the rich source of the micro-nutrients and so the betel and mint leaves are also functional in these deficiencies because they are nutritive and easily available throughout the year at reasonable cost. Mint leaves (Pudina) are already popularly used in recipes but betel leaves (Pan) are still not a part of that. Some of recipes as Laddu, Namkeen and cutlet were prepared by using these leaves and then evaluated their acceptability among the population by sensory evaluation. In present research t-test was applied to see the significance of difference between means of two independent products i.e. experimental product (betel leaves) and control product (mint leaves). Results revealed that cutlets were equally accepted while betel leaves Ladoo and Namkeen were more accepted than mint leaves Ladoo and Namkeen by the population. Moreover, none of the product was rated poor or very poor on a five point scale.

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007166   Arora S;Burma M;Jyoti Devi (P.G. Home Science Dep, Jammu Univ, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, Email: samridhiarora@indiatimes.com) : Assessment of readiness among children attending anganwadi centres in Kathua district (Jammu & Kashmir). Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 127-30.

The present study was conducted with the aim to assess the school readiness of eighty pre-school children (3-6 years) both boys and girls attending Anganwadi Centres. The objectives were to study the school readiness on the areas such as basic information and vocabulary, number concept and ordination, concept of time, object, class and social function, visual motor performance following the instruction and independence and self-care and to compare the male and female children of Anganwadi Centres. Random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The data were collected by using School Readiness Assessment Inventory and observation. The results revealed that majority of the children (male and female) had scored range from 25-45 to 45-65 in all the age groups. Not a single child had below 25 score. Mean scores on various areas of school readiness assessment inventory revealed higher scores on basic information and vocabulary among all age groups. Mean scores increased with age. t-scores of boys and girls on all areas of School Readiness Assessment Inventory were found to be insignificant. Therefore, no gender differences were found in children attending Anganwadi Centres of Kathua District.

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007165   Ahmed F;Bishnoi I (Home Science Dep, Mahadev Mahavidyalay, Bariyasanpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Email: farida.ahmed11@gmail.com) : Domestic fuel consumption pattern among rural households. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(2), 273-6.

The collection of biofuel for cooking is accompanied by two problems. First, drudgery in the collection of fuel due to coverage of long distance health hazards due to smoke. Second, poor ventilation/ no ventilation in kitchen. Keeping this in view, a study was conducted in the two villages namely, Achitpur and Chota Mirzapur Khurd of Jamalpur Block of Mirzapur district to know the various characteristics of the respondents and the domestic fuel consumption pattern of the respondents. Total one hundred and twenty five (125) female respondents from the two villages were selected randomly. Statistical analyses were done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS programme). Descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation, and percentage frequency were used for describing background characteristics of the study group. Respondents and their family members reported that they were facing many problems while fuel purchasing/gathering and prevadence of disease caused by smoke because of improper kitchen facilities and cooking materials.

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006230   Paul V;Sinha S;Sheikh S M S;Paul A (Home Science Dep, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Utilization of dairy waste for development of Orange flavoured whey beverage. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 43-5.

Present study was undertaken with the objectives of developing suitable combination of whey, orange juice and sugar for the preparation of orange flavoured whey beverage and ascertain their nutritional qualities. The orange juice and whey were used in the ratio of 1:1 (T₁, T₂, T₃, 1:2 (T₄, T₅, T₆ and 3:1 (T₇. T₈, T₉) with three different sugar levels i.e. 837, 1037 and 1237. The analysis of nutritional (carbohydrate, protein, fat and ash) were done by using the methods laid down in AOAC. The maximum calories and total carbohydrates per cent was obtained in T₉. Treatment T₁ showed maximum per cent of protein and fat. While the highest average ash per cent was in T₈ Hence, treatment T₁ was the best treatment in terms of protein and fat. Thus, orange flavoured whey beverage prepared has higher content of carbohydrate, protein and lower fat and can be useful for the people suffering from ailments such as degenerative diseases, cardio-vascular diseases, pregnancy, lactation, obesity etc.

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006229   Pareek N;Chaudhary R;Bisla G (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali University, Banasthali, Rajasthan, Email: navitapareek@yahoo.com) : Nutritional and sensory evaluation of Papad and Badi enriched with defatted soy flour and Drumstick leaves powder. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 69-72.

Malnutrition is the most important and widespread nutritional problem along with the prevalence of other deficiency diseases like- protein energy malnutrition, vitamin-A deficiency etc. Therefore, the present study was undertaken in an attempt to eliminate the ill effects of nutrition related problems by the exploration of possibility and utilizing dehydrated drumstick leaves powder, a highly nutritious green leafy vegetable and defatted soy flour rich in protein with combination of wheat flour in conventional preparation. The main aim of study was to develop the low cost nutritious Papad and Badi with the incorporation of defatted soy flour (10%, 20% and 30%) and drumstick leaves powder (3%,5% and 10%) in different proportions. Organoleptic evaluation was done on the basis of9-point hedonic scale. The results ~ sensory evaluation revealed that among different forms of Pap ad, PA2 was most acceptable which was prepared by 10% defatted soy flour and 5% drumstick leaves powder. In case of Badi, BAI was most acceptable which was prepared by 10% defatted soy flour and 3% drumstick leaves powder. These recipes were nutrient dense and cost effective, so it could be beneficial in feeding programmes.

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006228   Jabeen N;Kahol U (Home Science Dep, Sarojni Naidu Govt. Hirls (P.G.) college, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh) : Quality evaluation of textile fabric with special reference to cotton. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 54-6.

Fabric is the basic needs of human life and selection of these fabrics is an important task in per modem requirements. There are various factors which differentiate the fabric quality. The manufacturing of apparels is based on the fabric quality. Because the consumer demands good quality products always, by keeping their demands in mind the fabric needs to with certain quality standards which are internationally accepted.

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006227   Davar V (Home Science Dep, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, Email: shwta1712@gmail.com) : Calcium content of common local fruits and vegetables in Haryana. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 81-4.

There are a limited number of studies available on the nutritional value of calcium content of fruits and vegetables commonly available and consumed in Haryana. An investigation was thus made into the calcium content of sixteen such fruits and vegetables. The samples were first digested to remove organic constituents, the calcium was then analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The results indicated that amaranth (cholai), lotus stem, raisins, spinach and curry leaves contained high calcium content. The vegetables were by far richer in calcium content when compared to fruits. Increased consumption of local fruits and vegetables with high calcium would be useful in improving the daily calcium intake.

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006226   Bhatt H;Sidhu M (Family Resource Management Dep, Pubjab Agriculturl University, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: hemabhatt2000@gmail.com) : Ergonomic assessment of activities done by female workers at kitchen workstation. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 22-5.

Study was undertaken to do ergonomic assessment of kitchen workstation for females engaged in cooking activities, with objective to assess the physiological parameters of female workers engaged in selected cooking activities and to evaluate the design of selected work station in-terms of ergonomic standards. Study was conducted in Ludhiana district for which sixteen respondents having similar physical and physiological parameters were selected. For experimentation, five activities cutting, grating, kneading, rolling and dish-washing were selected. The per cent increase in heart rate was maximum for grating 38.56 and minimum for rolling 16.20. Reduction in grip and pinch strength of right hand was found more as compared to the left hand. The per cent deviation in thoracic and in lumbar region was maximum during kneading and minimum during rolling.

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006225   Bhaise S;Mane A (Home Science Dep, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra) : Hypolipidemic effect of Oyster Mushroom nutraceuticals. Asian J Home Sci 2011, 6(1), 12-15.

Pleuratus sajar-caju which is commercially grown was selected for development of nutraceutical. The present study was a multivariate experimental research design in which four nutraceuticals were developed out of mycelium and fruiting powder of oyster mushroom and in order to feed about 30 male albino rats which were randomly divided into five groups for a period 000 days. Blood serum samples of rats were analyzed for lipid profile to know the effect. The effect of doses on serum lipid levels i. e. total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol of albino rats were observed. Findings showed that the total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-ch levels were found significantly (P <60>0.01) low in rats kept on doses of matured mycelium and immature two gram mycelium dose was found the most effective. The present study has identified the lipid lowering property of mushroom nutraceuticals. The study concludes that large doses of mycelium showed - better lipid lowering effect than small doses.

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005188   Sudhindra Kumar S N;Sreenivas K N;Shankarappa T H;Ravindra V (Post Harvest Technology Dep, Horticultural Sciences Univ, Bagalkot, PG Center, GKVK, Bengaluru-560 065, Email: shankarappath@gmail.com) : Standardization of recipe for value added nutraceutical beverages of guava blended with Aloe vera and roselle. Envir Ecol 2012, 30(3B), 995-1001.

Investigations on preparation of value added nutraceutical products from guava blended with Aloe vera and roselle (at 70 : 25 : 05 juices) were done by following standard recipes. Prepared products, RTS beverage and nectar were stored for 120 days at ambient temperature to study storage stability and overall acceptability in terms of variation in sugar, pH, acidity, ascorbic acid, calcium and iron contents at an interval of 30 days. A panel of 10 judges evaluated the products at the end of 120 days storage for their quality attributes like appearance, flavor, taste and overall acceptability. The RTS beverage prepared with 15% juice, 10°B TSS and 0.30% acidity and nectar prepared with 20% juice, 20°B TSS and 0.25% acidity were rated as best recipes with highest scores for organoleptic quality. These recipes were recommended for commercial production of RTS beverage and nectar on large scale.

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001017   Verma A;Singh N;Chandra R (Food and Nutrition Dep, Halina School of Home Science, Higginbottom Institute of Technology, (D.U.), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Utilization of paneer whey for the preparation of whey corn flour soup. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 139-41.

Whey is a major source of energy giving lactose, vitamin, minerals and good source of heat promoting whey protein. The present work was conducted with the objectives to prepare whey corn flour soup and studying its organoleptic and chemical properties. The experiment was replicated six times and the data obtained during the investigation were statistically analyzed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and critical difference (CD) techniques. Whey corn flour soup prepared by admixture of water and whey in ratio of 1:1,1:2,1:3 served as T₁ T₂ and T₃, respectively. The quality of whey corn soup was compared to that of the control T₀, corn flour soup prepared from water. Sensory evaluation of prepared whey corn flour soup was carried out using the nine points Hedonic scale. Fat, protein, carbohydrate and total solid were found to be highest in treatment T₃(l:3) 1.283,0.63,7.0 and 10.612, respectively. T₂ (1:2) recorded highest scores in flavour and taste, consistency, colour and appearance and overall acceptability. Whey based ready to serve beverage offers the advantages of convenience for busy consumers.

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001016   Singh S;Singh R;Aggarwal K (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Maharani Awanti Bai College of Home Science, C.S.A. Univ of Agricultur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) : Use of iodized salt and iodine intake in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 10-13.

A study was conducted to assess the iodine intake in urban and rural areas of Kanpur. No visible or palpable goitre was found in the studied population. Results of the survey revealed that 92.0 per cent of the urban respondents were consuming branded packaged salt while 18.0 per cent of the rural respondents were consuming crystalline salt. In urban areas, salt consumption per person per day ranged from 8.6 to 9.9 g, while in rural area it was found to range from 10.0 to 11.1 g per person per day. Iodine content in salt samples ranged between 15.9 ppm to 31.7 ppm. Iodine intake per person per day was found 247.7 μg. The salt consumption was found to be higher in rural respondents and iodine intake by the studied population was found to be more than the recommended value i.e. 150μg.

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001015   Singh P;Singh A;Singh N (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, N.D. Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Time and energy utilization pattern of tribal women in district Balrampur (U.P.). Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 105-7.

The present study was undertaken to investigate the utilization pattern of time and energy of tribal women of District Balrampur, U.P. The utilization of time and energy was investigated for rainy, winter and summer seasons of joint and nuclear families. The data were further analysed to get the role of age in their utilization of time. The type of family was also considered a probable variable to affect the utilization of time and energy. The amount of time spent on activities out of home, varied from rainy, winter and summer seasons. The tribal women spent more time and energy in rainy season, moderately in winter and less in summer seasson, which showed a linear declining trend for both time and energy. The analysed data revealed that younger tribal women spent more time and energy compared to older women and the trend of decline was linear.

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001014   Seema Rani;Srivastava M (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Univ of Agriculture and Techn, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Clothing practices of aged female with regard to present wardrobe in Udaipur city. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 22-7.

The present study was conducted to find out the clothing practices with regards to present wardrobe of aged females. Findings of the study revealed that the casual garments for females were mainly found as saree-blouse. Cotton and blended fabrics were mainly used in their clothing. Respondents preferred printed fabrics with light colours. All the respondents preferred soft and smooth, light weight with adequate warmth, medium weight with smooth texture mateial. The decision maker about clothing purchase was the family member of the respondents. Respondents accompanied in shopping their family members. Washing was mainly done by family members. Majority of respondents get their clothes repaired by their family members. Storing of clothes was mainly done by folding and wrapping in clothes in boxes. Sunlight exposure to garments was done by all the respondents.

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001013   Sarkar S R (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science Rajendra Agricultural Univ, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar) : Clothing expenditure pattern of tribal in Ranchi district. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 307-9.

Survey was conducted in Ranchi district of Jharkhand to know the annual clothing expenditure of the tribal and the relation between their family income and clothing purchase. A sample of 200 tribal college girls were selected through multistaged stratified random sampling technique from different colleges of Kanke and Ranchi Sadar Block using PPS method. Data were collected with the help of pre-tested purposely structured interview schedule. Results revealed that average clothing expenditure was high on young girls and highly significant correlation was found between respondents' family income and clothing purchase.

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001012   Sarkar S R (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural Univ, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar) : Attitudes of home science graduates to take up traditional embroidery as self-employment. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 265-7.

Present study was conducted on 50 Home Science graduates of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar to know their attitudes to take up traditional Indian embroidery as self employment. It was observed that majority of the respondents had the positive attitudes and among the different embroideries, Kantha embroidery ranked first.

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001011   Sarambekar H L;Rede Y P;Umrikar S H;Kulkarni M S (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Convenience of work places for housing senior citizens. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 6-9.

Senior citizens face many problems and do not always adjust well to retirement. Hence, the study was conducted to evaluate the household furniture and work places used at residence and old age home, problems faced and suggestions given by the senior citizens to overcome the problems. Data were collected from three main areas of the Parbhani city. Total 50 senior citizens were randomly selected and information was collected through structured interview schedule. Measurement of standard furniture and standard working heights for elderly were calculated as per the standard methods. Results indicated that the furniture (cot, table and chair) used by the senior citizens was not comfortable to them nor it was as per the standards. Significant differences were observed between existing working heights and standard working heights. They faced many problems due to insufficient lighting, unsuitable staircases and inconvenient height of working counters, storage places and problems due to traditional toilet seats.

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001010   Sarambekar H L;Khogare D T;Yeole S N;Murali D (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Thermal comfort in office work station. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 31-3.

The present study was undertaken with an objectives to study the office workstation in respect of temperature and humidity and to compare the recorded temperature and humidity readings with prescribed standards. Structured schedule cum interview method was used to collect data and temperature was measured by the sling psychomotor and humidity was measured by the hygrometer. Most of the office workers were comfortably warm and warmer at office workstation than the other aspects of scale rating. The results regarding the present feelings, depicted that 43 per cent respondents felt comfortably warm, followed by (32%) being neutral, while thirty three per cent who felt much too cool and thirty six per cent mentioned that they generally were comfortably warm, during the study period except for a highly positively significant value (t = 4.97**) for the room temperature and standard during summer and it was found to be highly significant (r = 0.40**) for the expectations about thermal comfort and type of work indicating that as type of work changes the expectations regarding comfort are higher, change in workplace reflected negative significance (r = -0.28*) on expectations regarding thermal comfort.

3 tables, 3 ref

001009   Rodge J;Borkar S (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : A successful women entrepreneur making food products. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 201-3.

Case study of a successful woman entrepreneur making food products in Nagpur city of Maharashtra state was conducted. She is 40 years old, educated up to 9th standard, having two daughters. Family is nuclear and having small own house. Her husband is helping her in packing and selling the products without backing. With her own courage, she started her business, borrowing money from bank to over come from the economic crisis. From the business of making and selling food products she built two extra rooms and educating her daughters. She performs all activities related to her enterprise except selling the products. She is running her business successfully but she is facing problem of scarcity of money.

3 tables, 5 ref

001008   Rana M;Khambra K;Yadav N (Clothing and Textiles Dep, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agriculture Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Launderings effect of FR treated fabric on dimensional parameters. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 275-8.

The choice of flame retardant systems for any particular application depends on how the material decomposes in a fire, as well as the materials' physical property. Brominated flame retardants, because they act in the flame, can be used in just about every application. To achieve the objective of the study, 100% white mercerized cotton fabric, Zirconium dioxide as flame retardant (FR) chemical (12% and 15%) and two binders namely, SLN and PVA (5% each) and (2.5% each) were selected on review basis and used separately and in combination. Recipe was made on the weight of the fabric for making suspension of FR finish. To apply flame retardant finish, pad-dry-cure method on padding mangle was used with 1 dip 1 nip, 2 dip 1 nip and 3 dip 1 nip systems. After application of FR finish, launderings was done 5, 10 and 15 times. Constructional parameters were assessed of treated and washed fabrics. Results interpreted that after launderings, 5 per cent PVA binder gave the best results with 15 per cent concentration of finish as compared to 5 per cent SLN binder and 12 per cent finish concentration.

2 tables, 4 ref

001007   Pushpanjali (Home Science Dep, S.R.T. Campus, H.N.B. Garhwal Central Univ, Srinagar, Uttarakhand) : Effect of chemicals on the colour shade and fastness properties of pigment printed silk and silk blend fabrics. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 290-2.

The effect of chemical treatments on the pigment printed silk and silk blend has been analyzed in term of colour shade and fastness properties. Both the fabrics showed improvement in colour shade, but the better result was obtained with EDA treatment than PEG and EG. The fastness properties of the print were ranged between good to excellent. Result also showed that silk blend fabric can be easily printed with pigment dye.

4 tables, 7 ref

001006   Poonam;Punia S;Balda S (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Determinants of adolescent's perception of parental disciplinary practices in different income groups. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 246-9.

The paper presents the results of an extensive study with 270 adolescents on their perceptions of their parents' disciplinary practices. The study looked at three key dimensions of fathers' and mothers' parenting practices: authoritative, authoritarian and permissive The findings revealed that high and middle income group parents were perceived as more authoritarian by sons as compared to daughters of respective income groups. Whereas, a reverse situation was seen for permissive parenting style category as parents were perceived as more permissive by daughters than sons. Correlation analysis indicated that perceived authoritarian parenting had negative significant relationships with different variables like, academic performance, education of mother and father and family income for both girls and boys.

2 tables, 8 ref

001005   Poonam Kumari;Srivastava M (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology Un, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Effect of laundering on physical properties of school uniform fabric. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 261-4.

Present study was conducted to find out the effect of launderings on physical properties of school uniform fabrics. The respondents of present study comprised of 80 mothers of school going children, randomly selected to collect the desired information through self-structured interview schedule. Frequency and percentages were used for analysis of data for present study. Major findings revealed that majority of respondents using various soaps were 'Rin' (37.5%), 'Wheel active' (31.2%) and' Nirma' (11.2%). However,' Super Nirma' detergent was used by 25 per cent, 'Tide' by 20 per cent respondents for laundering school uniform. Majority of respondents (61.2%) used particular soap/detergent to remove stains, whiten the fabric and washed with other household clothes (53.7%). Hand washing was done by 56.2 per cent of respondents and frequency of washing was daily as reported by 38.7% respondents. The data depicted that respondents observed changes in colorfastness (77.5%), pilling and lustre (63.7%), weight (55%) and crease recovery (52.5%) when asked about the effect of soaps and detergents on physical properties of school uniform fabric over repeated launderings.

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001004   Patnaik S;Chowdhury R;Mishra S (Home Science Dep, B.B. Ambedkar Univ, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) : Impact of paternal towards children's wellbeing. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 328-31.

Objective of this research study was to ascertain the impact of paternal attitudes towards the wellbeing of the children of employed mothers and housewife's. A total of one hundred children (both boys and girls) and one hundred fathers were taken as the subject. Paternal attitude (acceptance and rejection) scale was administered in the present study to access the attitude the fathers towards their children's well beings. The result of this study reveals total paternal attitude of employed mothers and housewife's children. According to maternal status employed mother's children and housewife's children getting more warmth and affection from their father then housewife children. They were less aggressive, less neglected and less rejected. Further it reveals that girls were getting more warmth and affection than boys. Girl's quality of behavior was lower than the boys. Boys those feel neglected they behave in a very different way. They were more aggressive, more neglected and their undifferentiated behavior was more. This study suggests that paternal attitude and their behavior put a great impact on children's behavior.

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001003   Kolekar A D;Pagarkar A U;Kedar J C;Baug T E; Bhatkar V R (Fish Processing Technology and Microbiology Dep, College of Fisheries, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri-415 629, Email: pagarkarau@gmail.com) : Standardisation of recipe for fish ball in curry from Catla catla. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2012, 9(2), 831-5.

Method of preparation of fish ball in curry, having a standard size of 10 g weight of fish ball from catla has been developed, by using surimi of catla. Different ingredients viz., ginger, garlic, green chilly and starch were standardised for preparation of fish ball in curry. The sensory evaluation showed that the quantity of 0.51 g ginger paste was found superior than 0.21, 0.31, 0.41 and 0.61g in the curry paste. 3.34 g of garlic paste was found best based upon sensory evaluation as compared to 2.34, 2.84, 3.84 and 4.34 g in the fish ball in curry recipe. 1.00 g of green chilly was found to be superior as compared to 0.70, 0.80, 0.90 and l.10g. Ordinary starch was found to be appropriate as compared to wheat, tapioca, potato and modified starches. The ratio of 60:40 ordinary to modified starch in fish ball was found better than 90:10, 80:20, 70:30 and 50:50 ratios in fish ball.

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001002   Kiran U V (School for Home Science, Babashahab Bhimrao Ambedkar Univ, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) : Product optimization of graters using taguchi technique. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 128-30.

Proper selection, evaluation and use of kitchen tools is a major ergonomic concern. As grater is one of the most vital and essential tools in Indian kitchens, a need was felt to conduct a study on graters. Three models of graters identified from the household and market survey in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were ergonomically evaluated. To enhance the quality of process, the present study was taken up to conduct analysis of ergonomic evaluation using Taguchi technique. Experiments with four 3-level factors were designed using L-9 array considering the three graters as three levels. The optimum conditions derived from the analysis was the shape of the grater at Level 1/Level 2, wrist angle at Level 2 and energy expenditure at level 2/level 3. It was found that the factors affecting the comfort, efficiency and safety, most significantly in the present study were shape of the grater and wrist angle of the user.

2 illus, 3 tables, 4 ref

001001   Khippal A;Singh S J S (Home Science Dep, Mata Sundari Khalsa Girls College, Nissing, Karnal, Haryana) : Existing knowledge and associated problems of consumers before purchase of curtains and upholstery. Agric Update 2011, 6(1), 125-8.

Present study was undertaken to analyse the existing knowledge and associated problems of consumers about curtains and upholstery purchase. A total of 400 respondents from different cities representing the multicultural groups including Faridabad, Panchkula, Panipat, Hisar and Karnal of Haryana state were selected purposively. Maximum number of consumers had low knowledge regarding curtains and upholstery purchase. Time scarcity for comparative judging was the main problem faced by the respondents before purchase of curtains and upholstery followed by the problems from where to get information about curtains and upholstery, from where to buy them, misleading advertisements, distance and transport and lack of variety and good quality of curtains and upholstery. Very few respondents faced the problems of lack of money.

2 tables, 5 ref

001000   Khippal A;Sharma P (Home Science Dep, Mata Sundri Khalsa Girls College, Nissing, Karnal, Haryana) : Associated problems of consumers after curtains and upholstery purchase. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 286-9.

The present study was undertaken to analyse the associated problems of consumers about curtains and upholstery purchase. A total of 400 respondents from different cities representing the multicultural groups including Faridabad, Panchkula, Panipat, Hisar and Karnal of Haryana state were selected purposively. Main problems faced were loss of luster after washing, colour fading after washing, fading of printing/painting on curtains and upholstery, coming out of the embroidery threads/mirrors, whereas, piling after few washing and holes/cuts after washing were the least faced problems. One-fourth respondents always faced the problem when they approached the shopkeeper about the defect. Main problem faced by the consumers was that the shopkeepers refused to accept the defected piece back and refund money when the respondents contacted the shopkeepers regarding defect in curtains and upholstery.

3 tables, 4 ref

000999   Khippal A;Saroj S;Jeet Singh (Home Science Dep, Mata Sundari Khalsa Girls College, Nissing, Karnal, Haryana) : Impact of training on consumers awareness regarding woolen garments purchase. Agric Update 2011, 6(1), 154-7.

Present study was undertaken to create consumer awareness through appropriate literature. A total of SO respondents were selected from different colonies of Karnal. Training was imparted to all the respondents for creating awareness regarding woolen garments purchase. There was significant gain in knowledge of consumers regarding terms used on labels, symbols used on labels, method of judging weave quality, colour fastness, composition and size, assessing quality of woolen garments, advantage of having cash memo, type of relief consumer court can give, whom to be contacted for complaint and how to file a complaint in consumer forum after the training of the respondents.

3 tables, 4 ref

000998   Kale S (Clothing and Textiles Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Aspects related to household practices of stiffening clothes. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 1-5.

Stiffening is the last finishing done by the housewives to their family clothes after washing them at home. Stiffening helps to restore body to the limp clothes. A survey was conducted among five hundred housewives of Parbhani town for studying different aspects of clothes stiffening practices who used to stiffen their family clothes at home. The findings revealed that cent per cent housewives stiffened cotton clothes followed by synthetic clothes and then silk clothes at home. Housewives mostly stiffened white and light coloured Sari, Punjabi suits, Duppatta, gent's Kurta- Pajama and shirts using sago, commercial starches and aerosol stiffeners by adopting boiling and instant methods. Clothes were stiffened in summer, spring or whenever required and were worn for three to six times prior to next stiffening.

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000997   Indu;Mamta Kumari;Prasad P (Home Science P.G. Dep, Food and Nutrition Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur Univ, Bhagalpur, Bihar) : Association of socio-economic variables with nutritional status of pre-school children. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 56-8.

The present study aimed to assess the relationship between socio-economic variables and nutritional status of pre-school children of Beldour block of Khagaria district of Bihar state. A village named Pansalwa was purposively selected and there from a sample of 100 pre-school children (1 to 6 years) was selected at random. Test of associations like correlation and Ohi-square were used to examine interrelationships. Weight profile of the children were highly correlated with parental literacy and occupational status at 1 per cent level of significance (r=0.36 and 0.314). Weight for age status of the children was found to be positively associated with their fat and sugar intake as well as with nutrients like energy, protein and calcium intake, too. Statistical analyses of the data showed a highly significant association between washing of mother's hands before feeding the child and prevalence of diarrhoea among children. Analyses of the findings based on Gomez classification depicted a highly significant association between the age of the child and prevalence of moderate malnutrition among children (Chi-square value = 6.0). Conclusively, it might be stated that analyses of the findings clearly demonstrate the interrelationships between identified socio-economic variables and nutritional status of pre-school children.

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000996   Gupta P;Kulshrestha K;Bakshi R (Home Science Dep, Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Impact of mid day meal programme on health status of children. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 332-5.

The present investigation was taken to assess the Impact of Mid day Meal Programme on health status of children Research had been conducted for collection of Data From Govt. school from Ghaziabad District (U.P). Sample size had been chosen n=l 50 a range of data was collected from male and female students of Govt. School. Anthropometric measurement had been used to analyse the impact of Mid Day Meal on health status of male and female students of Govt. school.

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000995   Dhanda B;Singh C K (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Strengthening of human resources: an impact of effective intervention programme. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 51-2.

Present study was conducted in purposively selected rural area of Hisar district of Haryana state. The study was undertaken on 100 children of 2-4 years. Data were recorded with help of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale (Doll, 1935). Then the developed intervention programme was implemented The Result showed that the improvement in the mean scores for all four domains of social development.

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000994   Dave N R;Vaid B M (Institute of Home Science, Saurashtra Univ, Rajkot, Gujarat) : Effect of conventional, microwave and solar processing on vitamin C content and bacterial load of some foods. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 193-6.

Foods are composed of "nutrients", which when consumed in adequate amounts, fulfill all the functions of the body. Vitamins are the "accessory nutrients" involved in small quantities in the regulation of body processes. Vitamins are found in plant and animal tissues. Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins. Cooking of food is the use of heat to bring about desirable changes in foods being consumed. Most foods are cooked before they are accepted. Cooking by different methods affects the nutritional quality as well as microbial population of food. A study on effect of conventional, microwave and solar cooking on three recipes namely sweet corn (Zea mays), potato (Solarium tuberosum) sabji and Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) sabji on vitamin C and bacterial load study showed that while conventional and microwave cooking retained more vitamin C compared to solar cooked foods, bacterial survival rate was higher in the former two methods.

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000993   Chand K;Singh A;Shahi N C (Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering Dep, College of Technology G. B. Pant Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Email: kcphpfe@gmail.com) : Engineering properties of extruded jaggery based snack from soy-wheat flour. Envir Ecol 2012, 30(2), 290-302.

Jaggery based extruded snacks were developed using blends of soy-flour, wheat-flour and jaggery. Soy and wheat flour was added with the objective of making snacks nutritionally balanced for supplement of carbohydrates and proteins. Study revealed that incorporation of jaggery, soy-flour and wheat-flour affected the engineering properties of developed product. Density was mainly effected by varying wheat content. Shrinkage ratio showed an increasing trend with increase in soy-flour and wheat flour amount. The result of sensory evaluation showed that the incorporation of jaggery into blend increases the taste and overall acceptability. The extruded snack containing 36.4, 36.4 and 27.2% of soy flour, wheat flour and jaggery respectively was found to be most acceptable with respect to all the attributes like color, texture, taste, appearance and overall acceptability.

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000992   Buddhdey N R (Fooe and Nutrition Dep, M.V.M. Science and Home Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat) : Numerical scores of sprouted soybean bhel. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 217-18.

The high protein content of soybean (Glycine max L.) has made it most widely used replacement for animal proteins. It is used in various food formulations because of its high nutritional values. The study was undertaken to evaluate acceptability of sprouted soybean bhel. Three variations were prepared with incorporation of different levels of sprouted soybean at 12.5, 25 and 37.5 per cent levels and also without incorporation of soybean served as control. All the three variations and the control were served to 20 trained panel members for evaluation of sensory characteristics of the product for appearance, texture, taste, flavour mouthfeel and overall acceptability. The bhel was and rated on 100 point numerical score (100 as excellent and 20 as poor). Despite of slight raw taste and chewy mouthfeel, the bhel had sensory scores well within the acceptable limits for all the products. It can be concluded that sprouted soybean can be added at different levels in bhel preparations successfully.

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000991   Bhardwaj S;Juneja S (Clothing and Textiles Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant Univ, of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand) : An experimental study of some comfort-related properties of fabrics. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 11-16.

Synthetic fibres are non-biodegradable and through blending of natural fibre, they can be made biodegradable to some extent. The study world proves to be helpful in establishing eco-friendly process in textile world. The plain woven union fabrics have been prepared from three different ratios of blend jute/viscose polyester with cotton. Jute/viscose polyester used 30/70, 50/50, 70/30 ratio in the filling direction and 100% cotton was used in warp direction. Their utility and mechanical properties Studied. It was obversed that 30/70 jute/viscose polyester union fabric was better. The quaternary blend reduced the cost of the product and it was also used in apparel and furnishing.

5 tables, 15 ref

000990   Bellurkar C M;Rodge J R (AICRP, Home Science Extension Education Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani Mahara, ) : Opinions of televiewers about farm and home telecasts. Agric Update 2011, 6(1), 104-7.

Present study was conducted in Parbhani district of Marathwada region of Maharashtra state. Half of urban and half of rural respondents were selected. Villages were selected in the radius of 10 km. from Taluka head quarter, where the maximum numbers of television sets were installed. Data were collected from 150 female respondents from four villages including Parbhani. An interview schedule was specially structured for data collection. The data were analyzed by using frequencies and percentages. From the study, it was found that majority of the respondents placed the highest credibility on TV as a source of technical and general information. Agricultural and home science programmes were viewed regularly by the majority of the respondents. A great majority of the respondents were aware of the timings of both of the telecasts but they did not use the information actually given through the telecasts. The maximum numbers of the respondents were satisfied with the time apportioned for the telecasts. Maximum televiewers expressed that the programmes were easy to understand and demonstration with talk was the better mode of presentation. Majority of the respondents had discussions with others about the programmes, whereas few of them were interested in taking the important notes about the programmes.

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000989   Babel S;Saharan S (Textiles and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, Maharana Partap Univ of Agriculture Technolog, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Existing status of garment in the wardrobe. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(1), 197-200.

The present study was carried out with an objective to find out the existing status of different garments in the wardrobe. The study was conducted on 60 college students of 18-21 years of age group. 30 days scholars and 30 hostlers were selected randomly for the present study. The self-made structured interview schedule was pretested on 20 per cent non - sample subjects. The collected data were analyzed for percentage, mean per cent score, dependent't' test and chi-square tests. Findings of the study reflect that most of respondent prefer cotton fabric, ready made garments and mill made garments.

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000988   Agarwal S;Sharma P (Family Resource Management Dep, School of Home Science, Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar Univ, Central Univ, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Email: s_gupt@rediffmail.com) : Study of visual task performance under different lighting conditions. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 5(2), 271-4.

Illumination is important to humans because it alters stimuli to the visual system and the operating state of the visual system itself. Researches have shown that proper lighting make a positive contribution to our physical and mental health, to our physical comfort and to our safety. The present study was conducted to analyze visual task performance under different lighting conditions. Results revealed that task performance was affected by different light sources. Results showed that maximum numbers of mistakes were made and maximum time was taken under incandescent filament bulb of 60 watt. Changes in physiological parameters; heart rate and blood pressure were also observed and most preferred source of light was fluorescent straight light (tube light, 40 watt).

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