010689   Dhar G (Home Science Dep, Govt Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College, Kila Maidan, Indore-452 006, Email: dhar.gargee@yahoo.in) : Food habits of Mankirdia children - a primitie tribe in Odisha. Tribal Hlth Bull 2010, 16(1-2), 15-22.

A study was conducted on Mankirdia children, a primitive tribal school going children, aged 6-11 yrs (either boys/girls), living in different villages at Kaptipoda and Khunta block of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha to identify, (i) meal pattern and dietary sources, (N) daily consumption of different food groups and (Hi) daily nutrient intake. Study included (a) 3 days Dietary recall method, (b) Food frequency questionnaire, (c) Information related to foods provided by Mid-Day Meal Scheme (checklist) and (d) Parental enquiry on dietary habit of the child (checklist) among 60 samples. It was found that Mankirdia children were consuming 3 meals on average per day and food intake was dependent mainly on availability. Other than protein, carbohydrate and vitamin C; calcium, iron and carotene were consumed in very less quantity by the Mankirdia children. As they live in forest ecosystem, their diet comprises variety of unconventional foods, i.e., edible forms of stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, tubers, reptiles, rodents and other flesh foods available from the forest.

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010688   Arun C;Kulkarni R C;Mahapatra C M;Pavan Kumar (Post Harvest Technology Div, Central Avain Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122, Email: kramvat23@gmail.com) : Effect of different cooking methods on the quality of soya incorporated turkey meat balls. Indian J Poult Sci 2011, 46(3), 361-4.

Studies were undertaken to develop shelf stable turkey meat balls using two levels of hydrated textured soya (15% and 10%) and meat balls without textured soya were taken as control (C). All the groups were subjected to conventional (180 to 200°C for 45 min.) and microwave (Power level 6 for 5 min.) oven cooking separately. Physico-chemical characteristics (% cooking yield, % Dimensional change, pH, aw) and proximate composition (% moisture, protein and fat) of turkey meat ball cooked by both the cooking methods showed no significant difference except percent cooking yield and dimensional change. Turkey meat balls with both the levels of hydrated texture soya as well as control group were accepted by the panellists, however conventional oven cooked meat balls with 10% soya were rated high on the basis of sensory scores and texture profiles.

009639   Asha Singh;Pandey S (Home Science Dep, Government P.G. College, Adalhat Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, Email: singhasha25@gmail.com) : Comparative study of urban and rural adolescence with reference to their self image. Indian J Life Sci 2012, 2(1), 135-7.

Adolescence is a crucial phase of human developments during which several biological. Psycho-social changes take place biologically, adolescence is defined as the span of life between. The onset of puberty and completion of bone growth the urban late adolescence girls have not shown any sign of relationship between self image and conformity either to parents or pears.

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008567   Gowri B;Vasantha Devi K P (Home Science Dep, gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul) : Impact of education in nutrition and food safety practices among self help group women. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(9), 407-11.

India is the second largest producer of foods next only to china, It shares only 1.5 per cent of world food trade. These days with the support of Government of India, Self Help Groups (SHG) are implementing a large number of Village cottage industries especially food processing industries. These industries are considered as unorganized sector. These informal sectors need food safety education. Therefore in this study a group of 250 Self Help Group women involved in food processing trade were selected and foods used by them were tested for adulterants and microbial quality. Further the respondents had inadequate knowledge on safe food handling, hygiene and nutrition, and hence nutrition education was given using an education module. Results revealed that all the food materials used for recipe preparation were found to be adulterated and contaminated with bacteria and fungi. The impact of food safety education improved their knowledge on safe food handling practices and personal hygiene. It may be concluded that unorganized sectors need to be trained and monitored for food safety practices.

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007490   Tiwari R;Yegammai C (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Wom, Coimbatore-641 043) : Impact of nutrition education and positive therapy on stress and anxiety in school going adolescents. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(11), 469-77.

School-going adolescents experience high levels of stress and anxiety, especially during exam-time. Nutrition education and stress management training along with positive therapy can help to effectively improve nutritional status, reduce meal-skipping habits, increase physical activity and minimise stress and anxiety in adolescent students. Ensuring adequate nutrition, improved haemoglobin status and managing excessive stress in adolescents will go a long way in ensuring the physical and mental health of adolescents.

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007489   Sunita Kumari;Jain (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Iodine intake and IQ of school children from goiter endemic and non-endemic area of Bihar. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(10), 458-64.

Results revealed that goiter endemicity is decreasing in both the areas, current prevalence found to be 23.8 and 3.3 per cent in Vaishali and Gaya districts respectively. The mean daily iodine intake by selected subjects of non-endemic area was significantly higher than that of endemic area although iodine content of salt used in these areas was statistically not different. School children having lower than average IQ were much more in endemic area as compared to non-endemic area. Thus in the present study the socio economic and nutritional status of school children in both the area were of matching type so the lower IQ of the group may be attributed to their iodine intake.

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007488   Sujatha K;Sylvia Subapriya M (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Wom, Coimbatore-641 043) : Nutritional status, morbidity pattern and cognitive development of 10-12 year old children. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(12), 513-21.

It could be concluded that socio economic status, environmental factors, parents occupational and educational status are the main factors associated with children's nutritional status. The findings reveal that the children of higher income group were better off in their nutritional status over and above their middle and low income counterparts. And it could also be concluded that intelligence, though apparently inherent, is significantly associated with the various socio-economic factors and also with nutritional and health factors. Therefore, care should be taken to provide children with an intellectually stimulating environment for the optimal expression of their inherent genetic potential.

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007487   Singh A;Vaidya M (Food Science and Technology Dep, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur-482 004) : Nutritional enrichment, standardization and quality evaluation of pej- a tribal ethnic weaning food of Madhya Pradesh. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(10), 450-7.

Tribal ethnic weaning food pej was nutritionally enriched with malted lentil grits, sesame and carrot powder. Different pej formulations were evaluated for chemical, organoleptic, functional, quality characterisitics and consumer acceptability trials. Pej prepared with 15 per cent malted lentil, five per cent sesame and carrot powder was adjudged as the best. Improved pej found to contain enhanced amount of protein, ash, P, Ca, Fe, Zn, p carotene and recorded higher 1VPD, which is desirable in good quality weaning foods. Consumer acceptability studies showed the increased intake of improved pej hence allowed additional calories to the child per sitting which in turn helps in narrowing down the nutritional deficits observed in the diets of these children. It could be extensively used for supplementary feeding programme to alleviate the malnutriton.

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007486   Sharma N;Singh A (KVK Hamirpur at Bara-177 044, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Email: neepradu@gmail.com) : Insight into traditional foods of North-western area of Himachal Pradesh. Indian J Tradl Knowledge 2012, 11(1), 58-65.

Survey of food practices of natives of North western part of the outer area of Himachal Pradesh revealed a wide range of variability in ethnic foods made of cereals, pulses, milk, tubers. Some of the famous dishes include Bhaturu, Babru, Beduan roti,Mithdoo, Seera, Madra,Sepubari, Kadi, Lasurae ki sabji, Bhruni ki sabji, Patrode, etc. In addition to these conventional foods they use many types of uncultivated fruits and vegetables to supplement their diet. Simple indigenous methods are employed for processing and preparing these foods. The ethnic foods of the state not only exhibit a treasure of food heritage but it is an integral component of the state as some of the foods are specially prepared during marriages, local festivals and special occasions.

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007485   Saxena N;Sood D R (Biotechnology Dep, Institute of Advance Sciences, NIMS Univ, Haipur-302 004) : Carbohydrates and minerals status of fifteen genotypes of husked barleys. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(11), 483-9.

Partitioning of structural carbohydrates of 15 husked barley genotypes into NDF, ADF, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin revealed that they varied from 23.9 to 42.9per cent, 15 to 27.19 per cent, 2.6 to 15.69 per cent, 6.9 to 12.79 per cent and 6.1 to 10.69 per cent respectively. Total soluble sugars, reducing sugars and total fructose ranged from 1.17 to 2.42, 0.25 to 0.489per cent and 0.64 to 1.399 per cent respectively, Total phenols and maltose ranged from 57.57 to 98.63mg/100 g and 0.059 to 0.091 mg/100 g, respectively. Macro minerals namely sulphur, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus ranged from 8.88 to 17,76, 12.9 to 15.2,160.4 to 215.5,9.12 to 12.64 and 672 to 1072 mg/100 g. The micro minerals namely zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese varied from 3,05 to 3.80, 5.63 to 9.52, 96 to 150 and 0,07 to 0.60 mg/100 g, respectively.

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007484   Sangha J;Mehta J;Navjot Kaur (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Impact of hematological profile of teenage Punjabi mothers on anthropometric profile of neonates. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(10), 428-38.

Seventy pregnant women were selected in 8th month of pregnancy and were equally divided into two groups. Group E consisted of women in age-group of 18-19 years and group C consisted of women in age group of 20-24 years. Mishaps during pregnancy revealed that majority (62.86) of the subjects did not have any mishap during pregnancy whereas abortion occurred in 37.14 per cent of the subjects in group E, while in case of group C, 31.43 per cent of the subjects had previous abortions, four still births and neonatal deaths occurred and 8.57 per cent of the subjects had reported miscarriage. Haematological status revealed that Hb levels were 9.47±2,01 and 10.76± 2.45 g/in groups E and C respectively which were lower than the standard values. The values of RBC, MCV and MCHC were within the normal range in both the groups. Values of PCV and MCH were less than the standard values. It was recorded that 20 and 11.43 per cent of the subjects were severely anaemic whereas 31.43 and 37,14 per cent of subjects were non-anaemic before delivery in groups E and C. Weight gain during pregnancy was 13,1 ±1.53 and 14.01 ±1.54 in both the groups which indicated that weight of the subjects In groups C increased significantly. Majority of the male and female infants were having birth weight ranging from 2501-3200 g in groups E and C and found to be within the normal standards given by ICMR. Significant correlations were obtained between Hb level of the mothers and various anthropometric measurements viz birth weight, crown heel length, head circumference, chest circumference and mid up arm circumference of the neonates.

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007483   Padmavathy C;Radha Devi S;Ayesha P V (Food Service Management and Dietetics Dep, Avinashilingham Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Wo, Coimbatore-641 043) : Efficacy of cucumber juice on hypertensive subjects. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(10), 419-27.

Results of the present study showed that supplementation of cucumber juice to mildly hypertensive subjects brought about significant improvement in blood pressure, lipid profile, serum electrolytes, serum magnesium, vitamin A and vitamin E levels, A positive effect on weight reduction was also observed, Hence, use of cucumber juice as food supplement for management of hypertension may be suggested.

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007482   Mahale G;Kotur R;Byadgi S (College of Rural Home Science, Agricultural Science Univ, Dharwad-580 005, Email: geetamahal@rediffmail.com) : Utilization of deccani wool in Karnataka. Indian J Small Rumin 2012, 18(1), 154-6.

Sheep rearing practice is more common in Lakkundi, Hirenarthi, Neglur, Havnoor, Medleri, Kadoli, Hunnur and Narsapur villages of Karnataka state. Mainly Deccani sheep were reared by the respondents, shearing of wool was practiced in the month of June and December. Asanas/mats, wool kambal/blankets, musical drum, wool bags, mobile purse, slinging purse, felt cap, hand bags were the products prepared by the respondents. The major problems felt by them were lack of financial assistance in making products, lack of demand, transportation, marketing and high commission of middle men while selling their products.

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007481   Kapoor S;Sachdeva R;Kochhar A (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Flaxseed: a potential treatement of lowering blood glucose and lipid profile among diabetic females. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(12), 529-38.

In the light af the above discussion the perusal of the data clearly indicated that flaxseed supplementation had a significant effect in the improvement of blood glucose and lipid profile. Reduction.in blood glucose levels of the subjects was mainly due to the presence of soluble fibre. The improvement in lipid profile of both E groups was more as compared to C group and which could be due to the flaxseed supplementation as it has a hypolipidemic effects due to the presence of lignans and soluble fibre which removes cholesterol from gastrointestinal tract. From the present investigation it can be inferred that flaxseed supplementation can go a long way in managing blood glucose levels and lipid levels. Better results were obtained in the subjects of group E₂ with the supplementation of 20 g flaxseed powder. Thus flaxseed powder is surely a panacea for the diabetic patients.

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007480   Iyer U M;Bhoite R M;Panchamiya N (Foods and Nutrition Dep, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao Barod, Vadodara-390 002) : Industrial canteen evaluation and development of healthy feasible recommendation for health of the employees. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(12), 542-9.

Objective of the study was to assess the industrial canteen through a formative research for which an industry of Vadodara was selected. There were two food service organizations here. One was canteen and other was cafeteria, A variety of foods were served in the canteen in form of cyclic menu, which included three varieties of vegetable meals, dry snacks and wet snacks and tea and coffee. In cafeteria on regular basis only two varieties of meals were made i.e. full and mini lunch with no cyclic menu. The food served at both places was unhealthy in terms of energy and micronutrients and food group distribution. The energy value of canteen meal and dry snacks were 1471 K, cal and 447 K.cal respectively, which makes them energy dense. They were extremely rich in fat (27.8 g and 10.9 g respectively). The cafeteria mini lunch (687 K.cal) and full lunch (1242 K.cal) were less energy dense than canteen meal. At places green leafy vegetables, fruits and milk and milk products were missing. Healthy food choices were not available. The dietary assessment of canteen meals calls for modification to improve the dietary practices for long term health benefits of the employees.

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007479   Humera Banu;Jyothi A (Nutrition Dep, Shadan Institute of P.G. Studdies, Khairatabad, Hyderabad) : Hypoglycemic and hypo cholesterolemic effect of kala jamun (Eugenia jambolana) spicy mix on type II diabetic subjects. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(10), 439-49.

From the results of present study it can be concluded that supplementation of jamun seed powder and products developed by incorporating it has significant hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effect on Type II diabetic subjects. It was also seen that the supplementation had given relief from certain diabetic symptoms like polyuria, tiredness and fatigue after two weeks of supplementation. The mode of action of jamun seed was not a part of the present study, still it can be hypothesized that it acts either by beta cell stimulation or by increasing the peripheral utilization of glucose or by both ways. The effect of roasted seed and its products was superior to raw seed and was well tolerated without any side affects In present study some results were not statistically significant. This may be due to short period of supplementation. If the supplementation period was longer then better results would have been obtained. Since jamun seed is freely available throughout the country it should be popularized for use by all diabetic subjects.

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007478   Geeta K;Khanna K;Mahna R (Institute of Home Economics, Delhi Univ, Delhi) : Physical health and morbidity profile of women in reproductive and post menopausal years. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(11), 490-8.

Most of the women in reproductive age group perceived themselves to be healthy or normal. Medication over exercise and psychological support were the choice for the treatment of their ailments. Morbidity relating to sweating, shivering, low grade fever and excess bleeding was mainly reported by older premenopausal women. As compared to older pre and postmenopausal women, large number of younger premenopausal women reported acidity, diarrhea and dysentery. Respiratory infection, cough and cold and constipation were reported by 20-30 per cent of the subjects in all the groups. Chronic problems were mainly reported by older premenopausal and postmenopausal women. In all categories of diseases, multiple morbidities were not only reported by postmenopausal women but also by older premenopausal women.

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007477   Durrani A M;Rani A (Home Science Dep, Aligarh Muslim Univ, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Email: anisamd@gmail.com) : Maternal anthropometric measurements and pregnancy outcome. J Res-ANGRAU 2011, 39(3), 47-52.

This study was made to calculate the mean values (and standard deviations) of anthropometric characteristics of pregnant women in different trimesters and pregnancy outcome and to assess the correlation between maternal anthropometric characteristics and pregnancy outcome such as gestational period, length and weight of newborn. Two hundred and ninety two pregnant women from five hospitals of Aligarh city, Uttar Pradesh were the respondents. Interview schedule was administered to record information regarding maternal anthropometric characteristics and pregnancy outcome. The results of regression analysis revealed 2.0, 62.8 and 34.9 per cent of combined effect of anthropometric measurements on gestational period, length and weight of newborn, respectively. The study also reflected the association between anthropometric measurements and weight of newborn but gestational period and length of newborn were not associated with the anthropometric characteristics of pregnant women measurements.

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007476   Bhaskarachary K;Sreenivasa Rao J;Longvah T (Food Chemistry Div, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jamai Osmania Post, Hyderabad-500 007) : Effect of seasonal and diurnal variation in carotenoid content of green leafy vegetables. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(12), 522-8.

Study clearly indicated, intra species variation is existing in addition to intra species variation for carotenoids. Intra species variation is due to environmental factors like seasonal and diurnal variation for carotenoids, Thus there is a need to identify rich source for β-carotene considering the season and time of harvesting the plant leaves for consumption and ultimately for virtual elimination of VAD.

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007475   Aberoumand A (Natural Resources College, Behbahan Khatemolanbia Technology Univ, No 22, Second Alley of Ab va bargh, Zolfeghari Street, after 30 metery street, Behbahan, Iran, Zip Code-6361613517) : Assessment of dietary intake and nutritional status of students in the Ramin University of Iran. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(11), 478-82.

In conclusion, the energy intake among male students was lower than the recommended. Protein in the diets however exceed the recommendation and the percentage contribution of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate is desirable. However intake of essential trace elements such as iron and calcium from the selected diets should be of concern if similar diet selection is to be practiced over a long period. One recommendation is to educate the students to enable them to make a wiser selection of foods available in the cafeteria.

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006498   Geeta K;Khanna K;Mahna R (Institute of Home Economics, Delhi Univ, Delhi) : Dietary pattern and nutrient adequacy in women before and after menopause. Indian J Nutr Diet 2011, 48(2), 61-9.

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006497   Bajpai S;Verma A;Sheikh S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultu, Allahabad-211 007, Email: bajpaishruti8@yahoo.com) : Development of various products by incorporating dehydrated colocasia leaves. J Ecofriendly Agric 2011, 6(2), 137-40.

Mathri and Aloo tikki incorporation with 2 per cent dehydrated colocasia leaves was found to best with regard to taste and flavor. In case of Tomato soup incorporation with 1 per cent dehydrated colocasia leaves was found to be best with regard to colour and appearance, consistency, taste and flavor and over all acceptability. Mathri prepared with 3 per cent incorporation of dehydrated Colocasia leaves was found to be high in fibre (0.79g), calcium (68.69mg), and total carotene (496 μg). Tomato soup (3 per cent incorporation level) was found to be high in fibre (1.18g), calcium (66.74mg) and total carotene (870 μg). Aloo Tikki (3 per cent incorporation level) was found to be high in fibre (2.91g), calcium (57.37mg) and total carotene (645 μg). Nutritive value of formulated food products were better as compared to control and increased with the increase in incorporative levels of dehydrated Colocasia leaves.

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005456   Negi R;Awasthi P;Rana B;Shrestha R (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Techn, Pantnagar-263 145) : Nutritional quality of whole and dehusked cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and preparation of products. Pantnagar J Res 2011, 9(1), 133-7.

Effect of dehusking on the physical characteristics, minerals and antinutritional factors mainly, tannin and phytate phosphorus of local varieties of cowpea was studied. It was found that the process of dehusking non-significantly affected physical characteristics of whole cowpea seeds. Dehusking significantly decreased the total ash, crude fiber, physiological energy, total dietary fiber and minerals. Dehusking reduced the anti nutritional components in cowpea (tannin and phytate phosphorus) whereas the in-vitro bioavailability of iron significantly increased. There was no effect of dehusking on the crude protein and in-vitro digestibility of protein. The products Idli and savoury bean cake were prepared in combination of cowpea with suji and rice in ratio of 50:50, 60:40 and 70:30 and were evaluated for sensory characteristics. The sensory evaluation reveal that Idli prepared in ratio of 50:50 (rice: cowpea) and savoury bean cake in the ratio of 60:40 (suji: cowpea) obtained highest mean sensory scores were readily acceptable by the consumers.

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005455   Leon L;Farzana M (Home Science Dep, St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam-682 011, Email: leenaleon@gmail.com) : Hypoglycemic effect of Paspalum scorbiculatum (Varagu rice) on selected diabetes mellitus subjects. Green Fmg 2011, 2(6), 713-15.

Study on hypoglycemic effect of Paspalum scorbiculatum (Varagu rice) was carried out with the objective of assessing the therapeutic potentials, thus promoting the consumption of Varagu rice for the dietary management of diabetes mellitus. The study also aimed at monitoring the impact of Varagu rice and brown rice based breakfast consumption on the blood glucose levels of selected subjects. The results of the present study proved that Varagu rice had good glycemic potentials. Nutrient content of Varagu rice was high in energy, protein, magnesium, fat, chromium and fiber than brown rice. The glycemic response study of the subjects also revealed that postprandial values of both experimental and control group sUbjects at 60, 90, and 120 minutes were statistically significant (at 0.001 level). The significant reduction in blood glucose levels of the diabetes throw light on the efficacy of the Varagu rice in tile dietary management of diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the massive awareness and promotion of the anti-diabetic potentials of Varagu rice is well appreciated.

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004306   Joglekar A;Agashe C D (Home Science Dep, Dr. R.B. B. Govt. Navin Kanya College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Email: abha_abhaya@yahoo.co.in) : Nutritional status of gond tribe sports person of Chhattisgarh. Tribal Hlth Bull 2008, 14(1&2), 35-44.

Assessment of the nutritional status was carried out among 400, Gond tribe sports person, aged 11-18 years. In this cross-sectional study, 24-hours dietary recall method was used to assess dietary intakes of children. Heights and weights of children were classified by WHO critenon (Z-score) using anthropometric indices i.e. weight for age, height for age and weight for height. Mean energy and protein intake per day were measured and compared with Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of Indian standards. More than 90%of the subjects were found to be normal on z scores (zwt, zht). The mean, Z score (wt, ht) for the age group of 11 years (bays and girls) was between the range of 0 to-1, which is considered as a normal (<62>90%), where as rest of the results were normal. The mean weight and height for boys of all the age group was higher than girls of same age groups, except 11 and 12 year girls' weight. While comparing present results with standards it was lower than ICMR and NCHS standards. While screening for sickle cell anemia. it was found 15.74 %(63) HbAS (sickle cell traits), The consumption of energy and protein were also much lower among Gond sports children than the RDA of India throughout the ages. Under nutrition in the form of underweight, stunting and wasting and low consumption of dietary intake (energy and protein) was found prevalent among Gond tribal sports children. Therefore, an urgent reformation of the current dietary intervention programme is necessary. Ful1her follow up studies are required to investigate the problem and to supplement the key nutrients which are required to ensure a good nutritional status as well as physical fitness in children.

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004305   D'Souza A J (Post Graduate of Social Work Dep, Milagres College, Kallianpur-576 114, Udupai) : Health of elderly in rural Dakshina Kannada. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(3), 329-44.

Good health along with acceptance of the changing health conditions determines the quality of life. This study presents the analysis of health status with quality of life. The universe for the study included all the elderly of rural Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State. The district comprises of five Taluks namely Mangalore Taluk, BeltangadiTaluk, SullyaTaluk, PutturTaluk and BantvalTaluk. The district consists of 20 towns and 354 villages. The total population of elderly above 60 years of age in (he district is 157022 and among them 98393 thousand elderly reside in rural areas which constitutes the 8.42% of the rural population and 58629 reside in urban areas. (Govt of India, 2001). The sample for the study include all the elderly aged 60 years and above. The bedridden, mentally unsound and disable in speech were excluded from the study. A proportion of 400 elderly both male and female were drawn by systematic sampling method. A structured interview schedule was utilized for data collection. The results of the study state that a majority of the elderly have good health and are free from ailments. Apart from this some of the common ailments that are found among the elderly in the study area are asthma, anaemia, arthritis, cancer, diabetics, dental disorder, gastritis, hypertension, insomnia, spondilities and skin rashes. It was also noticed that there are three prominent type of physical disabilities due to old age, they are impaired eye sight, hearing impairment and gait disorder. Majority of the respondents consult private practitioners for medical treatment. About 46.25% of the respondents are found to have the habit of chewing paan or betel leaves.

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003277   Wason N;Jain K (Home Science Dep, Jai Narian Vyas Univ, Jodhpur, Rajasthan) : Malnutrition and risk of malnutrition among elderly. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(2), 208-17.

This study was undertaken to understand the nutritional status of elderly through Mini Nuritional Assessment (MNA) using the information from 962 elderly population 'of aged 60- and over in Jodhpur city. Findings reveal that as age increases risk of malnutrition also increases while decrement in income status shows increment-in malnutrition/risk of malnutrition. Malnourished subjects were <62> 2 times in lower income group than middle income group. Nearly 50 per cent of the subjects were at risk of malnutrition in LIG which was higher than the HIG (29.5%) and MIG (33.3%). The study shows that risk of malnutrition was more among females (42.2%) than males (32.9%) while number of malnourished males (12.34%) was greater as compared to females (8.6%). The study revealed that fewer elderly (10.49%) were malnourished, as defined by MNA <60> 17, than those assessed underweight according to the BMI <60> 18.5 (15.67%). From the chi square test, it was found that respondent's age and income significantly affect the MNA scores oj the aged population.

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003276   Khan A M;Raikwar M (Social Science Dep, National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi-110 067) : Relationship between expectations, life satisfaction and diseases amongst elderly from different social groups. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(2), 160-76.

The family ties in India are strong and overwhelming as majority of the old live with their family members. However, the position of an increasing number of older persons is becoming vulnerable. In the present scenario we cannot take it for granted that the children will look after elderly parents when they need care in their old age. The Indian social system is rapidly under transitions; the structure and functioning of the family is fast changing. The dynamics of interactions, interpersonal relations and communication are changing. In the absence of healthy relations among family members healthy ageing is likely to be a big issue. The healthv communication between elderly and family members (informal care givers) can be reinforced only when we understand the expectation profile of elderly and treatment is provided accordingly. This study was carried out to explore the expectation profile and the gap that exists with a purpose to establish the relationship of expectation, actual treatment and its relationship with life satisfaction and some chronic diseases. The study result has shown a very strong association of elderly expectation with life satisfaction and chronic diseases.

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003275   Kashyap S;Sidhu R (Home Science Dep, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed Univ, Dayalbagh, Agra) : Study of Health and subjective well being of the aged. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(1), 111-22.

With advancing age, there is decreased vitality and increased vulnerability to common diseases both acute as well as chronic. In a developing country like India, elderly people suffer from dual medical problems of both communicable as well as degenerative diseases. Subjective well-being refers to how people evaluate their lives, and includes variables such as life satisfaction, environmental mastery, lack of depression and anxiety and positive moods and emotions. The present study was conducted on randomly selected 300 aged living in Agra city. CMI (Cornell Medical Index) developed and standardized by Pershad & Verma (1973) was used to assess the health status and the questionnaires for assessment of subjective well-being were prepared by the investigator. The results show that senescent enjoy better health than senile aged (t=18.711), male have better health than female aged (t-4.437). Obtained results of subjective well-being show that senescent aged have better purpose of life than senile aged t-4.698) whereas senile aged have scored significantly higher on the remaining components as well as total subjective well being as compared to their counterparts. Results also show that the female population have better subjective well being as compared to male population (t = 3.142). Poor physical, emotional and total health of aged is significantly and negatively correlated to total subjective well-being.

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003274   Kammar M R;Kamath R;Ashalatha K V (SMS Home Science, Agricultural Sciences Univ, Raichur Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raichur) : Functional abilities of the aged. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(1), 41-50.

This paper is a part of the research study entitled ' Changes in ageing: A cohort study' was conducted in Dhai-wad district of Karnataka state with a sample size of 500 elderly from three age cohorts viz., 60-65, 66-70 and 71 + yrs. The sample is consisted of elderly from both rural and urban area. Interview was chief tool for data collection. A self structured interview guide was prepared and used. The reliability was found to be 0.77. Statistical analysis on socio-demographic profile of the elderly revealed that majority of the elderly were illiterates or had lower level of education. The elderly in the cohort 60-65 had more changes in functional ability than their counterparts from the other two age cohorts. Similar trend was observed when the analysis was carried out by age cohorts and gender, and age cohorts and place of residence. The elderly living without spouse alive were better in functional ability than the elderly living with spouse alive. The elderly in 60-65 group in rural area experienced more changes as compared to their counterparts from other two age cohorts. The association between age cohorts and levels of functional ability was significant.

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003273   Adiga K R (Manipal School of Nursing, Manipal Univ, Manipal) : Knowledge and attitude of adolescents towards the elderly. Indian J Gerontol 2011, 25(1), 123-9.

This study focuses its attention on various factors that influence the attitude of the adolescents towards elderly. The co-efficient of the co-relation 'r' computed between knowledge of ageing process and related problems, and, attitude of adolescents towards elderly, indicates that there is positive co-relation at <60>0.05 level of significance (r-0.0001) implying that when the adolescents are better 'informed' about physical and physiological changes that take place as a result of ageing and the discomforts and problems these changes are likely to create for the aged, they are likely to develop a better understanding of the elderly and exhibit a more tolerant attitude towards the elderly.

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002177   Ritu Dubey P (Foods and Nutrition Dep, Halina School of Home Science, Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture,, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Sensory attributes and nutrient composition of the product prepared from star fruit. Trends Biosci 2011, 4(2), 208-9.

Experiment was conducted in the Research Laboratory of Foods and Nutrition, Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultural, Technology and Sciences, Deemed-To-Be University. Three products viz., star-fruit jam, star-fruit candy, star-fruit jaljeera, star-fruit pickles were prepared with different levels 25% (T₁), 50% (T₂), and 75%(T3). The products were subjected to organoleptic test by a panel of 5 judges using the 9-point hedonic scale and chemical analysis was done by standardized methods. Based on sensory scores all the products were highly acceptable. In case of candy (75%) was highly acceptable. And in the case of pickles incorporation of jaggary it makes more acceptable, and in the case of jaljeera (50%) was highly acceptable. And from the economic point of view all the products prepared from star-fruit were easily accommodated by normal human being.

002176   Dubey R P;Kumari P;Singh M (Home Science Dep, College of Agriculture, Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed Univer, Allahabad-211 007, Email: ritupdubey2099@rediffmail.com) : Efficacy of herbal flavoured sterilized milk-a dairy based nutraceutical. Trends Biosci 2011, 4(2), 198-200.

People all over the world are becoming more health conscious, besides taking regular exercises they pay more attention to what they eat in order to maintain a healthy body. As a result, herbal products, in the form of food supplements and health drinks, have gained increasing popularity among consumers of all ages. Therefore an attempt has been made to incorporate herbs in milk. The experimental herbal flavored sterilized milk was coded as T₁, T₂ and T₃ from double toned milk with the addition of sugar and honey in the ratio 1:1, 2:3,1:2, herbal extract (10%,15%,20%), kesar flavor (1,1.5,2) ml/l, colour (0.4,0.6,0.8) g/l and stabilizer (0.2%,0.3%,0.4%). T₀ represented the control with the addition of 8% sugar, 0.5 ml/l flavour,0.2 g/l colour and no honey, herbal extract and stabilizer. The different samples were replicated six times and evaluated for organoleptic, physic-chemical and microbiological quality. It was therefore, concluded that the treatment T₁ (1:1 sugar and honey ratio, 10% herbal extract,1 ml/l kesar flavor,0.4 g/l colour and 0.2% stabilizer) was at par with the control in terms of organoleptic and physico-chemical attributes. All the treatments were equally good in terms of microbiological quality. The product has good palatability and can be of great importance as a general health drink as it can be consumed to lower the blood sugar and cholesterol level. Thus, it can be said that the herbs can be incorporated in the milk.

001131   Singh P K;Singh O P;Rakesh Kumar;Singh A M; Singh N K (Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dep, Udai Pratap College, Varanasi-221 002) : Quality of Chhana prepared from cow milk by chemical and herbal coagulants. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(3), 155-61.

The investigation was an attempt to compare the quality of chhana prepared from cow milk by chemical and herbal coagulants. However, samples were prepared by using two chemical coagulants (citric acid and calcium lactate) and two herbal coagulants (citrus extract and ginger extract). In present investigation studies on the basis of yield, sensory attributes, chemical composition and production cost of chhana. Maximum yield of chhana was found 20.50% in ginger extract coagulants. Highest score card of sensory attributes obtained from citric acid coagulants, except colour and appearance by using calcium lactate coagulants. Using of citric acid coagulants obtained higher chemical composition but, fat content of chhana was maximum (24.00%) in calcium lactates based chhana. Irrespective of various coagulants highest production cost (Rs. 96.02 per kg) was recorded in citrus extract based chhana whereas, minimum production cost (Rs. 56.51 per kg) were obtained by using citric acid coagulants based chhana. The effect of various coagulants on yield, sensory attributes, chemical composition and production cost of chhana was found to be highly significant at 1.0% level of significance.

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001130   Savita S M;Nath K G;Sharan S;Achoth L (NO, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hadonahaili-561 205) : In-vitro bio-availability of iron from fortified fruit beverages. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(3), 201-5.

A study was designed to study the in-vitro bioavailability of various forms of iron compounds and to analyse the iron dialysability from the juices developed using the highly bioavailable form of iron. The in-vitro method involving gastro intestinal digestion and diffusion of iron through a semi-permeable membrane was used in the study. The dialyzed iron was estimated using a u-v spectrophotometer. The iron bioavailabilty of various forms of iron such as anhydrous ferrous sulphate, ferrous sulphate hydrate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous ammonium sulphate, ferric fumarate, ferric pyrophosphate, ferric chloride, sodium ferrous EDTA and elemental iron ranged from 0.2 to 4.1 per cent. Iron bioavailability in fortified juices was 9.3 and 4.0 percent for limejuice and grape juice respectively. The iron dialyzability was doubled in fortified limejuice, which could be due to the ascorbic acid content which is an enhancer of iron absorption. The lime juice contained 6.3 mg% of ascorbic acid. Thus fruit beverages with ferrous sulphate as a fortificant can be recommended for the anaemic youth to improve their iron status.

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001129   Renuka Swamy H M;Raju C V;Jaya Naik;Maheswara K J;Bhandary M H (Fish Processing Technology Dep, College of Fisheries, Mangalore-575 002, Email: jayanaik_777@yahoo.com.au) : Preparation of ready to eat products from salted and dried anchovies (Stolephorus spp.). J Aquatic Biol 2010, 25(2), 148-51.

The anchovies (Stolephorus spp.) forms about 0.9% of total catch in Karnataka and were more relished in cured form rather than fresh. In the present study attempts were done on diversifying the salt cured product by value addition in ready to eat and ready to fry form. The proximate compositions of fresh anchovies were analysed. The freshness characteristics studied were found to be within the prescribed limits. Salting ratio of 1:5 for 3 days was used for product preparation. Desalting for 45 minutes of salt cured product was chosen. The salted fish were coated with rice starch and ragi starch in gelatinized form which suitable spice mixture. The storage studies were carried out weekly for 1 1/2 months. In storage studies all parameters were found to be increasing rate. Rice coated product was found to be superior than ragi coated product by the obtained results.

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001128   Renu Kumari;Sethi N;Yadav Y K (Agricultural Processing and Energy Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Domestic energy consumption pattern of rural scheduled caste(SC) households in a selected district of Haryana. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(2), 134-9.

Study was conducted to assess the domestic energy consumption pattern of scheduled caste (SC) rural households in Hisar distrct of Haryana state. The sample comprised of 300 SC rural women who were randomly selected from six SC dominating villages viz. Ludas, Shahpur, Mangali, Balawas, Kharakhara and Gaibipur of Hisar district. Well structured interview schedule was constructed to assess profile and activity wise energy consumption pattern. It was found that in aggregate more than half of respondents belonged to middle age group (53.7%), married (66%) and belonged to joint family (54.7%) with medium family size (58%). Majority of respondents (27.7%) were educated up to primary level and 58.7per cent of respondents had medium level of family education. Most of women (68.3%) were occupied as agricultural labourer and average monthly income of majority (72.7%) of respondents was low. Majority (94%) of respondents had no land, kuccha-pacca house (65.3%), low material possession (88.7%) and small herd size (78%). Maximum energy was consumed for cooking including tea preparation and milk heating (118. 08x10³MJ) followed by water heating (30.87 x10³ MJ), lighting (21.14 x10³MJ), cattle feed preparation (16.94 x10³MJ), space heating ( 6.16 10³MJ), entertainment (0.38 x 10³MJ) and cooling (0.22 x10³MJ).

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001127   Raghuwanshi R T;Mankar N A;Deshmukh P A; Deshmukh S B (Regional Research Centre, Dr. PDKV, Amravati) : Effect of source and storage interval on reducing, non-reducing sugar content of Shrikhand. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(2), 105-9.

Ten shrikhand samples collected from the markets of Akola and Amravati and prepared in the laboratory were stored at room temperature (30 ± 2°C) and at refrigeration temperature (5 ±.1°C). The samples stored at room temperature were analysed daily till they got spoiled i.e. for five days, while the refrigeration samples were analysed at an interval of seven days till they got spoiled i.e. thirty five days, for the determination of content of reducing and non-reducing sugar: Fresh shrikhand was having 2.96% reducing sugar which increased to 3.39% during five days of storage and finally reached to 4.70% in 35 days of storage. There was decrease in non reducing sugar from 48.41 to 48.05 in first 5 days and thereafter to 40.80% in 35 days. Thus from the above study it was concluded that with the decrease in non-reducing sugar, there was proportionate increase in reducing sugar during storage for longer period was found.

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001126   Landge U B;Pawar B K;Choudhari D M (Animal Science and Dairy Science Dep, Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri-413 722) : Preparation of Shrikhand using Ashwagandha powder as additive. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(2), 79-84.

The investigation was carried out to assess the suitability of adding ashwagandha powder into shrikhand, Ashwagandha powder @ 0.3%, 0.5% and 0.7% with 40% cane sugar (by weight of chakka), was mixed for manufacture of Shrikhand. The samples were stored at 7°C and sensory and microbial qualities evaluated at regular interval. Shrikhand prepared by addition of 0.5% ashwagandha powder (T₂) was superior in organoleptic parameter followed by T₃, T₁ and To, respectively. The treated product was acceptable up to 52 days of storage under refrigerated temperature.

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001125   Jani A B;Reddy S (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani-431 402) : Acceptability and keeping quality of breads of six wheat varieties. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(2), 110-14.

The quality of six varieties of wheat namely Sonalika (National check), Khapli (Local variety), Ajantha, Kailash, HD-2189 and HD-4502 was evaluated with the following objectives. (1) To determine the physico-chemical characteristics of six varieties of wheat. (2) Organoleptic characteristics and keeping quality of bread of the selected varieties of wheat were evaluated. Wheat samples were conditioned to 15 per cent moisture and milled. The maida was stored in steel container for further use. One kg of wheat of each variety was ground into flour for various estimations. Physico-chemical characteristics such as of 1000 kernel weight (g), seed hardness (kg/grain), density and bulk density (g/ml) were determined. Moisture (%), ash (%) and gluten (%) content were estimated. The results indicated that the mean values of 1000 kernel weight was 34.3 - 44.8 g/grain and seed hardness (11.0 - 14.1 kg/grain). The moisture and ash contents ranged from 9.7 to 11.1 and from 0.9 to 1.6 per cent respectively. Wide varietal differences were noticed among the six varieties of wheat in dry and wet gluten contents (P <60> 0.5). The breads differed in organoleptic characteristics significantly from one another (P <60> 0.05). Interaction between varietal difference and storage time (0, 24 and 48 hours) on the acceptability of breads was found to be significant statistically (P <60> 0.05). Among the six varieties of wheat, the variety Ajantha one of the developed varieties of Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani was found to be superior and was equal to national check Sonaiika in several attributes of quality evaluation.

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001124   Jadoun Y S;Sankhala G;Bhadauria P;Jaisridhar P (NO, Division of Dairy Extension National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Email: yogivet2248@gmail.com) : Consumer's acceptability of Bajra lassi. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(3), 186-8.

The study was conducted in two blocks selected purposively out of the six blocks of Karnal district. Each selected block was divided in to rural and urban area, Sixty respondents from rural area and 60 respondents from urban area were also selected on the basis of their income to constitute a total of 120 respondents for the study. The study revealed that majority of rural (40.00%) and urban (58.33%) respondents belonged to the middle age group ranging from 35 to 50 years. About (61.67%) of rural and (65.00%) of urban consumers possessed medium level of family education status. The samples of Bajra Lassi were presented to consumers to evaluate the product on the 9 point hedonic scale. The mean score for overall liking of Bajra Lassi was found to be higher (7.55) among urban consumers than the rural consumers (6.97). These findings reflect the popularity and willingness of urban consumers to purchase traditional foods produced in a food plant.

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001123   Anand T;Kapoor R (Home Science Dep, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantpur-515 001) : Antioxidant profile of selected herbs in comparison to mushrooms. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(2), 122-5.

Mushrooms are gaining importance on account of the term medicinal properties. The use of mushrooms as antioxidants owing to their profile viz., polysaccharides, lectins, isothiocynates, protein, vitamins, minerals etc. is becoming more popular. The antioxidants of certain herbs have also, received wide recognition. Therefore, the present study attempts to evaluate the antioxidant profile of two mushrooms viz., Calocybe indica and Agaricus bisporus in relation to certain herbs. The study includes the assessment of antioxidant enzymes catalase, peroxidase, glutathione peroxidase, ascorbate oxidase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, reduced glutathione and vitamin C. The levels of antioxidant enzymes and reduced glutathione were found to be highest in mushroom samples in comparison to studied herbs. Among the herbs Cymbopagon citrates exhibited the highest levels of vitamin C in comparison to mushrooms. The overall study revealed substantial levels of antioxidants in mushrooms in comparison with studied herbs.

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001122   Agarwal S;Arora L (Home Science Dep, Rajasthan Univ, Jaipur-302 015) : Vermiculture biotechnology for waste management in different seasons : A case study. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(3), 213-18.

Vermicomposting is used for biodegradation of organic wastes, by using one of the most promising composting worm species, Elisenia fetida in Maharani's college hostels i.e. Annie Besant hostel and Mother Teresa hostel, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. For vermiculture procedure, one bed was made for collection of waste and oil, salt drain out process and two beds were made for vermiculture process. The 4000 earthworms were released in vermibed-I. The data clearly revealed that the winter season found to be best season for earthworm's activity and waste degradation as compare to rainy and summer season.

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026578   Waghray K;Gulla S;Bhanuteja K (NO, Food Technology University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 001, Email: srideviprakash@hotmail.com) : Sensory attributes of wheat (Triticumspecies) flour based "Chapathis" incorporated with soy flour (Glycinemax) and dates (Pheonix dactylifera). J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(4), 262-6.

Unleavened bread or Chapathis were made with partial replacement of wheat flour with date paste and soy flour with different variations. The dates and soy flour were added to the wheat flour at levels of 30%, 50%, 60% and 35%, 25%, 20% respectively. Mineral, and vitamin content of dates incorporated chapathis increased remarkably and energy decreased from 341 kcal in control to 241 kcal in incorporated chapathis. They were nutritionally superior in iron by more than 2 mg and protein by more than 5 g than control in the different variants. The incorporated chapathis were subjected to sensory analysis by a panel of 100 members using the 9 point hedonic scale. With a few exceptions of soy flour incorporated chapathis acceptability in terms of sensory attributes and nutritional quality suggests the suitability of the dates incorporated chapathis.

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026577   Sridevi;Yenagi N B;Basavaraj;Hanchinal R R; Basarkar P W (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, College of Rural Home Science, Agricultural Sciences Univ, Dharwad-580 005, Email: srimerinal@gmail.com) : Evaluation of antioxidant contents and activity of regional whole grains, cooked and enriched foods of north Karnataka. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(1), 35-42.

Regional whole grain cereals and millets of North Karnataka are being recognized for nutritional and unique processing qualities. The present investigation was undertaken to study antioxidant contents (polyphenol, phytic acid and trace elements) and antioxidant activity of selected regional whole grain cereals, cooked and enriched foods. Antioxidant activity of food extracts were evaluated by spectrophotometric method against stable 1, 1-diphenyI-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH). The highest polyhenol content was observed in common sorghum for whole grains and cooked. Whereas, for enriched foods the highest polyphenol was observed in foxtail millet and similar results were also observed for phytic acid. Significant reduction was observed during cooking of traditional foods for polyphenol content. The highest zinc and copper content was found to be highest in foxtail millet. The highest manganese content was observed to be in common sorghum. Antioxidant activity ranged between 5.16 to 68.67 per cent for different processed foods. The enrichment of traditional foods with added natural food ingredients not only increased the polyphenol content and radical scavenging activity but also enhanced the aesthetic quality and sensory characteristics.

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026576   Sabharwal K;Kaushik S (Home Science Extension Education Dep, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Inter gender occupational health problems in paddy cultivation. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(1), 43-7.

The study was conducted on 400 respondents engaged in paddy cultivation both as cultivators or labors including equal number of males and females. Findings revealed that there were considerable differences among males and females regarding perceived health hazards as well as actual health problems reported in paddy cultivation.Though there are no tested evidences to prove that reported illnesses were due to participation in paddy cultivation, yet the study provides an account of gender wise health problems reported by farmers in paddy cultivation.

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026575   Revanna M L;Vijayalakshmi D (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore-560 065) : Contribution of women and youth training extension project (WYTEP) on food security of farm women. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(1), 58-61.

Study was conducted on farm women of Women and Youth Training Extension Project (WYTEP) beneficiary (200) and non-beneficiary (100) to know the effect of WYTEP on food security of farm women in Mandya district of Karnataka. The mean intake of farm women of WYTEP beneficiary was found to be protein (47.3 g), fat (17.2 g), Iron(23.4 mg), vitamin A (512 μg), riboflavin (1.0 mg), Niacin (13.8 mg) and energy (2051 K.cal) where as it was comparatively less among the non beneficiary group. The study was also revealed that the intake of nutrients by the farm women of both the groups were below the RDA except calcium.

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026574   Jindal U;Gill J K (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 001, Email: ushajindal@hotmail.com) : Work related problems and worries of rural women. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(1), 62-5.

The results of the study showed that 39.33 per cent respondents had work related problems and 59.33 per cent respondents had work related worries. Only 43.33 per cent housewives plan the order of events taking into account their own preference and 13.33 per cent plan according to urgency for completion of tasks. Unexpected guests were reported as most Important reason for non completion of activities and postponement of work.

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026573   Jadoun Y S;Sankhala G;Bhadauria P;Senthil Kumar R;Mohammad A;Jaisridhar P;Dileep Kumar (Dairy Extension Education Div, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Email: yogivet2248@gmail.com) : Consumer's perception regarding dairy health foods developed at national dairy research institute. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(4), 271-3.

Study was conducted in purposively selected two blocks of Karnal district of Haryana. Each selected block was divided in to rural and urban area. Sixty respondents were selected from rural area and sixty respondents were selected from urban area proportionately on the basis of their income to constitute a total of 120 respondents for the study. The acceptability score of health foods (Bajra Lassi, Jaljeera Drink and Mango Drink) were evaluated by using 9 point hedonic scale. The scores for different parameters such as taste, flavour, colour and appearance, saltiness, sweetness, mouth feel, overall thirst quenching ability, overall liking were recorded. The score for most of the parameters was above 6 which indicated the acceptance of the health foods.

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026572   Das G;Verma N K;Jain D K (Dairy Economcis, Statistics and Management Div, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001, Email: goutam1236@rediffmail.com) : Consumption pattern of milk products across different socio-economic groups of north Tripura district (Tripura). J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2011, 30(4), 230-8.

Assessment of the existing pattern of milk and milk products consumption across different socio-economic groups in a particular area is of great strategic importance in the formulation of suitable marketing strategy and comprehensive Dairy Development Programme. An investigation on consumption pattern of milk and milk products was conducted on 100 sample households selected from rural and urban areas of North Tripura District in 2008 using multistage random sampling technique. In rural area, it was found that 80 per cent sample households consumed milk powder, 66 per cent liquid milk, 64 per cent sweets, 36 per cent used ghee and 34 per cent consumed curd. In urban areas, 90 per cent households consumed milk powder, 80 per cent sweets, 70 per cent liquid milk, 42 per cent used ghee and 40 per cent consumed curd. The share of expenditure on food items decreased while that of non-food items increased in both areas with the increase in total per capita expenditure. In rural area, liquid milk, curd, ghee and total milk and milk products were elastic whereas milk powder and sweets were inelastic. In urban area, liquid milk, ghee and total milk and milk products were elastic whereas milk powder, curd and sweets were inelastic. However, the degrees of elasticities were higher in rural areas. Expenditure on non-food items, meat and eggs exerts negative influence whereas expenditure on cereals, other food items and education exerts positive influence on the expenditure on milk and milk products in both rural and urban areas. Gini concentration ratios revealed that the magnitude of inequality is more in case of total expenditure than that of milk and milk products in both areas.

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