017372   Punia A;Goel R;Yadav B (Home Science Extension Education Dep, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Knowledge and attitude of rural woman about lemon products. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 333-6.

The study was conducted in two blocks of Hisar district namely, Hisar-I and Hansi-II and by selecting two villages from each of the selected block at random. A sample of 200 respondents i.e. 50 from each village was drawn at random to assess existing knowledge and attitude. At pre-exposure stage, respondents obtained maximum scores (19.5%) in ingredients and 21.6%-in steps in sweet lemon pickle but at post-exposure stage, respondents obtained maximum scores (86.2%) in ingredients used in lemon squash and 93.0 per cent in steps taken in-lemon pickle in oil and lemon rind pickle. Maximum knowledge gain in ingredients was observed in lemon squash (84.2%). About steps, maximum knowledge gain was observed in lemon squash (88.3%). At pre-exposure stage, majority of respondents (55.0%) had neutral attitude while at post-exposure stage, 63.0 per cent of respondents acquired favourable attitude towards lemon products.

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017371   Pramila Prasad;Mamta Kumari;Poddar A K (Home Scienc Dep, T.M. Bhagalpur Univ, Bhagalpur, Bihar) : Socio-economic status, health and hygiene of rural women of Godda distt., Jharkhand. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 216-18.

An analysis of the problems faced by rural women about general health would help us to reorient our health programmes in a meaningful way. Most of the beneficiaries faced problems regarding inaccessible health education, low income, high cost of nutritive foods in maintaining health practices. It demands the, concerns to provide proper education, low cost technology and strenghtening the existing health facilities.

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017370   Mohpatra S P;Sahoo H P (Botany Dep, S.C.S. College, Puri, Orissa) : Energy consumption pattern in rural tribal households of Bolangir district, Orissa. Adv Pl Sci 2010, 23(1), 275-7.

The rural tribal villages of Bolangir District of Orissa, depends much on non-commercial energy sources. The different sources of cooking fuel in these tribal areas are fire wood, branches, crop residues, roots etc. among which fire wood is used in large scale due to its easy availability in near by forest. The tree biomass is under tremendous pressure by the energy consumption pattern in the tribal areas of Bolangir district. It is also observed that a positive association exists between per capita income and per capita consumption of energy in these areas. The average use of fire wood as cooking fuel is about 10.24 Kg/ day/ household.

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017369   Maniar A;Muley K (Extension and Communication Dep, Faculty of Family and Community Scien, The M.S. Univ of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat) : Opinions of the nuclear families regarding their usage of DTH TV. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 201-8.

DTH TV is the next significant improvement since the invention of cable television. To know the opinions of the nuclear families regarding their usage of DTH TV, 80 families were selected as a sample of the study. Questionnaire was used as a tool for collection of the data. The majority of the families selected DTH TV because it provides high quality of picture and sound. DTH TV has enhanced the TV viewing experience of the families.

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017368   Mahal R;Thind S (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Impact of intervention programme on self-esteem of rural adolescent girls of Ludhiana district of Punjab. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 219-24.

The study was conducted on the self-esteem of rural adolescent girls and the relationship with the parents' education and occupation. Five villages namely: Aliwal, Bandala, Chappaar, Katani Kalan and Sohiyan in district Ludhiana were selected randomly. The girl students enrolled in 7th and 9th classes in each school were listed and total sample comprised was 153 girl students. Intervention helped in improving or gain shown by the girls in the form of getting things they desired, confident about decision making, having more of success than failure, acceptance by people, convincing people and successful at handling social interactions. Girls of Primary/Graduate parents and unemployed mothers showed maximum gains.

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017367   Kharwade A R;Nalwade V M;Khan T N (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Prabhani, Maharashtra) : Consumption pattern and food handling practices of street foods. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 229-33.

A total of 250 students and 50 vendors were selected from different areas of Parbhani city for studying consumption pattern and food handling practices of street foods. The various street foods stated to be consumed by the selected college going student were kulfi, bhel, kharmure, pop-corn, pani-puri, pav-bhaji, ice-cream, mirchi-bhaji, fruitjuice, samosa, wada-pav, watana and kachori. Maximum student preferred consumption of street food once in a week and spent less than Rs. 40/week on purchase of street food. More street foods were prefered due to its variety and taste. Street foods vended in selected places of Parbhani city were found to be prepared by the street vendors under insanitary conditions. Observations for catering operation and food material handling practices revealed lacunae in accessories, water supply, pre-preparation, use of holding, dish washing and personal hygiene practices may pose a serious health risk.

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017366   Khan T N;Zanvar V S;Nerlekar J P;Rohini Devi (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Assessment of nutritional status of selected families in adopted villages of Parbhani districts. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 287-90.

Nutritional status of 150 families selected from five adopted villages was assessed by collecting general information, diet survey and anthropometric measurements. The consumption pattern of the family and per capita consumption of various foods along with mean nutrient intake was calculated. The main source of income was agriculture. The maximum amount of money was spent on groceries and minimum amount of money was spent on fruits and vegetables. In case of food stuffs, average daily intake of wheat was highest among cereals and red gram dhal among pulses. Intake of protein, fat, energy, carbohydrates, calcium and iron was less than the recommended dietary allowances. Majority of the (54.72 per cent) adult women found to have normal BMI (18.5-25.0). Majority of deficiency symptoms observed among family members of selected villages were bitot spots, night blindness, angular stomatitis, chelosis, tongue red and raw, spongy bleeding gums and teeth caries.

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017365   Khan T N;Zanvar V S;Nerelekar J P; (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Glycemic index of developed therapeutic foods. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 246-8.

Two therapeutic foods Diet I and Diet II were developed utilizing low glycemic index food stuffs. The food stuffs used were rajmah, horse gram dhal, green gram dhal, soybean, other pulses and leafy vegetables. The developed recepies were evaluated for their acceptability and nutrient content was analysed. The clinical implication of these recepies were assessed on 30 normal female subjects belonging to age group of 20-30 years.Diet I and Diet II recorded almost same scores for acceptability. However, Diet II recorded the higher values for protein, fat, energy, calcium and iron content and low values for carbohydrate content as compared to that of Diet I. The glycemic index of Diet I and Diet II was 37.06 ±12.40 and 31.46 ± 8, respectively.

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017364   Katiyar J;Garg M;Gupta K (Home Science Dep, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu Univ, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) : Impact of media on adolescent's personality in relation to family income. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 253-5.

The media have become a powerful force throughout the world and strongly influence how people influence themselves and others. This is particular true for adolescents. This is article discusses how the media affect personality development and why the media seems to have such strong effects on adolescents.

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017363   Kang T;Chawla A (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Mental health : a study of rural adolecent. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 262-3.

The investigation is an attempt to study the mental health of rural adolescent boys and girls. The sample for study consisted of 100 rural adolescents equally distributed over both the sexes (50 boys and 50 girls). Their age range was from 18 to 20 years, belonging to middle socio-economic status families and were studying in senior secondary classes. Socio-Economic Status Scale was used to assess the socio-economic status of the respondents. Results showed a non-significant gen'der. difference across mental health status but a significant difference was in somatic health status of  adolescent boys and girls. Boys were found to be having better somatic health status as compared to girls.

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017362   Jasiya A;Masoodi F A;Jan M (Foos Science and Nutrition Dep, Institute of Home Science, Kashmir Univ, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir) : Consumption pattern of dehydrated bottle gourd, brinjal and tomato in rural areas. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 264-8.

The study is attempt to observe the level of acceptance of dehydrated vegetables among children and adults and to study the consumption pattern of dehydrated bottle guard, brinjal and tomato among rural people. To full these objectives, 100 families were selected from rural areas of Kashmir through random sampling technique, using interview schedule. The data were analyzed through percentage, chi-square analysis, degree of freedom and p-value. The study depicts that as compared to other foods, rural families consume dehydrated vegetables in larger quantity and higher frequency during winter seasons. The acceptance of dehydrated bottle gourd and tomato have shown significant impact on rural children and adults.

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017361   Jain S;Verma S (College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Role of dietary intake and calcium supplementation on serum calcium levels and bone mineral density of osteoporotic woman. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 296-300.

One hundred twenty women of 45-55 years of age belonging to middle income group were selected on the basis of their Bone Mineral Density (BMD). They were equally divided into two groups of 60 each. Assessment of nutritional status was done by dietary survey before and after the study period. Dietary survey revealed that among the subjects of group I, daily intake of milk and milk products, roots and tubers, GLVs, other vegetables and fruits increased significantly whereas the intake of sugar and jaggery and fats and oils decreased significantly after NC. Among the subjects of group II, intake of other vegetables and fruits increased and of sugar and jaggery and fats and oils decreased significantly. In group I, there was significant increase in the intake of beta - carotene, niacin, vitamin c, iron, calcium and phosphorus after NC. In group II the intake of protein, niacin and iron increased significantly. The serum calcium level of subjects of group I and II improved significantly. The t-score of the BMD value also increased significantly. The subjects were classified as osteopenic and osteoporotic on the basis of their t-scores. 66.7% and 33.3% of the subjects of group I and II, respectively were osteopenic and the rest were osteoporotic. But after NC the percentage of osteopenic subjects increased to 80 per cent in group I and 82 per cent in group II and the percentage of osteoporotic subjects decreased from 33.3 to 20 per cent in group I and 46.7 to 18.3 per cent in group II. Intake of calcium was positively and significantly (p<60>0.05) correlated with BMD. On the other hand protein intake had negative and non - significant correlation with BMD of the subjects.

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017360   Jacob S S;Julius S;Anshu;Mathur A (Home Science Dep, College of Home Science and Women's Development, Allahabad Agriculture Institute, Deemed Univ, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Attitude of mothers of mentally challenged children involved and uninvolved in the special education programme of their children. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 392-4.

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017359   Handique M;Phukan M (Child Development and Family Relations Dep, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural Univ, Jorhat, Assam) : Televiewing and academic activities of children. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 269-73.

This study was taken up to find out the duration of televiewing and study hours of children in relation to their academic activities. A sample of 500 children between the age groups of 9-12 years (termed as younger age group) and 12-15 years (termed as older age group) was selected for the study using a questionnaire and a diary as a tool for collecting the data. The data were analysed using frequency and percentage, mean, t-test and correlation coefficient. The study revealed that most of the variables of academic activities considered under the study were highly significant and positively correlated with duration of TV viewing. When the duration of TV viewing and study hours were evaluated, it revealed that frequency of TV viewing and study were more on weekdays than weekends. There was significant difference at the beginning and end of the academic session, between duration of TV viewing and study hours of children, on weekdays and weekends.

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017358   Gupta A (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, C.S.A. Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) : Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant woman in Kanpur city. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 385-6.

Food consumption is one of the important determinants of physical status of the pregnant women directly and indirectly to the fetal growth. A good nutritional level minimizes the risk of child birth and ensures a healthier baby. Anaemia in pregnancy is associated with increased morbidity. The present investigation was carried out among the pregnant women between the age of 20 - 35 years and it was found that the women belonging to age group of 20 - 25 years were defecit in all essential nutrients. It may be due to lack of education, resources and nutrition education.

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017357   Gogoi N (Clothing and Textiles Dep, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural Univ, Jorhat, Assam) : Value addition of eri silk with annatto-a natural colourant. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 327-32.

Eri silk, also known as poor man's with natural beige colour ranks next to tassar silk in commercial importance. The beautiful eri fabric can be an excellent material for shirtings, suitings, dress materials, bed spreads and other furnishings. Colouring of eri silk with annatto dye enhance the fabric as well as its aesthetic value and marketability. Various dyeing conditions were optimized with different mordants for dyeing eri silk with annatto and a little decrease was observed in breaking strength and other physical properties of dyed eri silk. But the colours obtained from annatto were very much colourfast, irrespective of mordants.

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017356   Garg M;Srilata (Human Development Dep, College of Home Science, C.S.A. Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) : Awareness in rural and urban adolscent girls of Uttar Pradesh about the rights of women at work place. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 281-3.

The study was undertaken to explore awareness in rural and urban adolescent girls of Uttar Pradesh about the rights of women at work place. A structured interview scheduled with close ended questions was used for data collection through survey method in the study. The sample comprised of 200 adolescents girls of the age group 12-18 years. 100 from rural and 100 from urban areas, which were selected randomly. The results showed that the difference of knowledge regarding directive principles that concern women workers, equal remuneration act, maternity benefit act, sexual harassment include unwelcome behaviour, were found to be non significant in urban and rural girls. Amount of sexual harassment and wage discrimination against women were found to be significant in urban and rural giris. It can be concluded from the study that there is a great need to develop the appropriate educational packages and programmes for the girls who can provide them right knowledge and will protect them from the exploitation.

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017355   Deepti;Seema Rani;Varma S K (Home Science Extension Education Dep, College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agriculture Univ, Hisar, Haryana) : Impact of project training on knowledge of farm woman for foods and nutrition practices. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 337-9.

The study was carried out in Hisar-I and Hisar-II blocks of Hisar district where the All India Coordinated Research Project in Home Science carried out the research work. From the total beneficiaries of the project, a random sample of 25 farm women was drawn from each village, thus a total of 125 farm women from all the five villages was sample of the experimental group. For the control group, 25 farm women were selected from Singhran village block Hisar-I of Hisar district. The mean knowledge attitude and skill acquisition scores of experimental group for all the aspect of health and nutrition were higher than the controlled group and were found statistically significant.

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017354   Choudhary G (Human Development and Family Studies Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand) : Impact of anxiety relaxation techniques on the anxiety level of IIT students. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 353-6.

The research "Impact of Anxiety Relaxation Techniques on Anxiety Level of IIT Students" was undertaken in Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, the study was conducted on total sample of 50 adolescent boys through purposive random sampling. All the students were taken from B. Tech 1st year. The major objectives of this research were to assess anxiety among IIT students, to prepare and evaluate the effect of Anxiety Relaxation Techniques on the anxiety level of students. The tool used for the present study was self constructed by the researcher. Design of the study was based on pre and post testing. For the result the data was tabulated, coded and analysed by using appropriate statistical calculations. The result revealed that there is significant difference between the pre and post scores of students, which represent that Anxiety Relaxation Techniques have its beneficial effect on the students. Thus it can be concluded that anxiety is found in the students of IIT and Anxiety Relaxation Techniques are effective for the reduction of anxiety level in students.

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017353   Chakravarty A;Chaubey N;Sharma P (Food and Nutrition Dep, Faculty of Home Science, Banaras Hindu Univ, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) : Assessment of the growth parameters of adolescent girls in relation to menarche. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 249-52.

The study was conducted on adolescent girls of Varanasi and Sonbhadra districts, to assess their growth parameters in relation to menarche. 656 samples were taken from urban (Varanasi) and tribal (Sonbhadra) areas. The mean age at attainment of menarche (AM) in Varanasi was 12.93 years and in Sonbhadra 13.38 years. Sonbhadra girls who attained menarche (AM) had better mean value of growth parameters than Varanasi girls who attained the menarche.

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017352   Chacko N;Garg S (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science and Women's De, Deemed Univ, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Development of products for interior enrichment using Madhubani painting for budding enterpreneurs. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 278-80.

The study was conducted to develop products for interior enrichment using Madhubani painting, the traditional folk art of Bihar and to evaluate the suitability of the developed products. A design portfolio comprising of thirty designs was developed by making alteration in the existing Madhubani design. The designs were visually evaluated by a panel of-nine judges on various attributes like balance of design, colour combination, functionality of design and overall appearance using five point rating scale. Five products namely, table mats, coasters, photo frame, lampshades and tray were finalized for product development. These products were further evaluated for their suitability. The results revealed that the new designs were appreciated by the panel of judges and the products developed were accepted as accessories for interior enrichment. Hence, more accessories can be developed by the budding entrepreneurs by altering or combining different traditional designs thereby preserving the Indian heritage and providing economic empowerment for the rural artisans.

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017351   Borah R;Kalita M;Bhuyan B (Family College of Home Science Dep, Assam Agricultural Univ, Jorhat, Assam) : Physiological workload of fetching water. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 305-8.

Fetching of water is one of the common household activities of Assam. An attempt was made to assess the physical characteristic, physiological workload and physiological cost of fetching water on the basis of heart rate and energy expenditure of the respondents. Thirty respondents were selected in the age group of 21 - 30 years and 31 - 40 years having normal body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate. There was no difference between the age groups in terms of BMI. On the basis of average and peak heart rate (beats/min) and energy expenditure (kJ/min^-1), the physiological workload of fetching water was categorized as 'light' to 'very heavy' activity. Average rating perceived exertion (RPE) ranged from 2.2 to 3.2 in 5 point scale. Angle of deviations was found to be more in younger age group than older age group while drawing water. Incidence of pain was more in low back region of the respondents.

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017350   Borah D K;Phukon R (Clothing and Textile Dep, College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural Univ, Jorhat, Assam) : Use of indigenous dyes for economic upliftment and sustainable livelihood. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 395-7.

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017349   Bhatia A;Soni N (P.G. Dep of Home Science, Rajasthan Univ, Jaipur, Rajasthan) : Availability and management of water at household level in Jaipur city. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 346-9.

The study presents the availability and management of water at household level in the walled city (old city) of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The study also throws light on the effect of selected variables on the consumption of water. The study reveals that the majority of households were dependent on Municipal tap connections and water was available for 2-3 hours once in a day in a very erratic manner. The mean water availability was 350 litres per household per day with standard deviation of 18.97. The households with private bore wells had more availability of water. The consumption of water was found to be 66 litres per person per day. Besides, 60 per cent of households were not ¯ adopting any means of water conservation. The family income and type of family were found to be affecting the household water consumption. The study emphasizes the dire need to take corrective action at various levels.

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017348   Bhatia A;Pandey P (P.G. Dep of Home Science, Rajasthan Univ, Jaipur, Rajasthan) : Impact of migration on women working as household maid in Jaipur city. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 385-6.

Migration of women along with men in search of employment has great influence on their lives. Thepresent study was conducted in Jaipur city on migrated women who were working as householdmaids. The objective was to study the perceived impact of migration on their lives. Semi-structuredinterview schedule was used for data collection. The results were analyzed on the basis of comparisonmade regarding the perception of women before and after migration about selected parameters. Theresults showed a mixed impact of migration on their lives.

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017347   Baruah M (Family Dep, Resource Management, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural Univ, Tura, Meghalaya) : Awareness of women consumers regarding food safety. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 363-5.

The study was conducted by selecting 120 women consumers of Jorhat to find out the awareness of% women consumers regarding food safety. It was found that 46% of women consumers had low level of awareness, 42% had high level of awareness and only 12% had medium level of awareness.

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017346   Babel S;Saharan S (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, College of Home Science, M.P. Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan) : Brand awareness in college students. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 313-16.

The study was done to explore the college students brand awareness. For this purpose, a ; sample size of 60 students were selected randomly. The pre tested structured interview schedule and 'personal interview technique were used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed for percentage and Chi-square tests. The results revealed that not significant difference was found between the hostlers and day scholars regarding the familiarity with brand name and number of branded garment chosen in any shopping. Respondents choose the branded garments due to durability, quality, good fit and prestige in clothing.

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017345   Arora S;Burma M (Post Graduate Dep of Home Science (Human Development), Jammu Univ, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir) : Community participation in integrated child development service programme in Jammu district. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 340-2.

The study was conducted to know the awareness of ICDS Services among community leaders and to analyze their participation in the ICDS programme. Sample of the study comprised of Sarpanch/Panch and President of Mahila Mandal subjected to their availability. Sample constituted of 60 respondents which were selected by using systematic random sampling technique in which 5 community leaders from each of the 12 projects of Jammu district were selected. Data were collected through the administration of interview schedule and observation and were subjected to quantitative as well as qualitative analysis. Results revealed that majority of the community leaders were in the age group of 30-40 years, qualified upto secondary level, belonged to general category, females, housewives and members of Mahila Mandal. 77% were aware of nutritional and educational services of ICDS. 63% participated in the meetings and rest of the sample was not able to participate due to lack of intimation, overload of work, lack of time and lack of presence of someone at home. Community leaders rendered help by motivating women to come to AWC, cooperating in organization of activities, providing raw material for supplementary nutrition and firewood for fuel and which further need to be enhanced to strengthen the programme.

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017344   Anjana;Nagar V (Home Science Dep, M.J.P. Rohil Khand Univ, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh) : Comparative study of traditional and modern batik. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 390-1.

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017343   Agarwal M;Sushil A;Jain A (Home Science Dep, (Textiles and Clothing), Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Magnificience of tie and dye revitalized with antiquated art of macrame an archetypal coalecence. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 234-7.

Interior designing is most challenging designing skill. There is wide range of home decoration material available in the market. This wide range is created either by using different techniques of fabric construction i.e. conventional and unconventional. Unconventional techniques which can be used to prepare fabrics with beautiful appearance and unique textures. These includes knotting, braiding, netting, plaiting, bonding etc. Many embellishments and finishes are applied to these materials to individuality in terms of availability. So insearch for something new, various techniques of tie and dye with macrame combined in the present study for living room products. The present study, "Magnificience of tie and dye revitalized with antiquated art of macrame ~ an archetypal coalescence" tends to create a new range of products prepared with combination of tie and dye and macrame. This involved market survey and documentation about tie and dye and macrame, procedure development, planning a product range, construction of products and finally getting the products evaluated by the experts of G.D.M.G. (P.O.) college, Modinagar, deptt. of Home Science. To find out their commercial feasibility and acceptability. Catalog of 12 designs of tie and dye and different knots of macrame combinations were prepared out of which, most preferred designs were used for construction of articles / products. The prepared products were then evaluated by 15 students and 15 experts of Deptt. of Home Science of G.D.M.G.(P.G.) college were selected, who ranked them excellent. More over they also found the idea quite innovative.

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017342   Agarwal M;Agarwal P;Sethi P (Home Science (Textiles and Clothing) Dep, Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh) : Tools to fashion and impression of art on formal kurties. Asian J Home Sci 2010, 4(2), 259-61.

The desire for introduction beauty and grace in apparel existed since stone age. Apparel reflect outward symbol of a person's attitude, behaviour, interests, taste etc. Fashion determines the style and create an overall state of harmony and stability. Amongst the craft of textiles embroidery occupies a significant place. The present study revolves around designing and developing a collection of Kurties taking tools as a main motif and adorning it. A study of "Tools" were carried out and these were then adapted into their original and stylized forms creating a whole collection. Keeping in view the avant grade young women who are fashion leaders we have design a collection. Because western paintings and sculpture had been representational for so much of their history, artists who began to make abstract are in the early 20th century thought that they have discovered, something radically new. Theme is Tools to Fashion - "An Expression of Art on Formal Kurties". Fabric related is raw silk and colors used are Orange Valley, Paper Ash, Chocolate Bowl, Grass hopper, Mango Orchard, Kerosene Well, Wild Berries, Bitter Green, Red Dew, Insect Line, Metallic Green and Copper Vessel. A collection of 6 Kurties along with 2 capelets has been designed using tools motifs and tools itself.

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016332   Verma P S;Neeraj;Jagdish Prasad (Sundersen School of Veterinary Science, SHIATS, Allahabad) : Season-wise variation in bacterial density and chemical quality of milk produced produced at AAI-DU dairy farm. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 65(2), 4-7.

An experiment on season-wise variation in bacterial and compositional quality of raw milk was conducted to assess seasonal influence on bacterial density and chemical quality of milk. Milk samples were collected from healthy cows of AAI-DU Dairy farm for determining Standard Plate Count (SPC), lactic acid bacteria, lipolytic, proteolytic bacteria, coliform bacteria, fat, protein, lactose, ash, T.S., S.N.F., acidity and specific gravity in winter, rainy and summer seasons. Quality of milk of winter season was better than milk produced in summer and rainy season.

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016331   Sun Hosilanda;Paul V;Rakhi;Ramesh Chandra; Ramlal (Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Halina School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad) : Preparation of paneer with incorporation of drumstick leaves and effect of storage on sensory and physico-chemical properties of it. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 65(2), 46-53.

The study was under taken with the objectives of standardi/ing the level of drumstick leaves in vegetable incorporated paneer and as their sensory and nutritional aspects. Sensory evaluation of the drumstick leaves incorporated paneer was carried out using 9-point Hedonic scale. T₁ was found to the best according to sensory attributes. Thus drumstick leave incorporated paneer has good sensory acceptability, higher fat. protein and moisture and lower ash content. Drumstick leaves incorporated paneer is also good for therapeutic uses, such as increasing bone density, improving nervous condition, lower blood sugar and relief from hay fever. Highest. Standard Plate Count, yeast and moulds count per gram of sample was obtained at 7 days of storage in refrigeration temperature. The presumptive coliforms test was found negatives, which shows that the experiment was conducted in strict hygienic condition.

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016330   Skillda;Dubey P R (Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbotton Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad-211 007) : Preparation of Nan khatai and Mathari by incorporation of cassava and soy flour in refined wheat flour. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 65(2), 61-71.

Cassava and soy flour were incorporated into two recipes, viz,Nan Khatai and Mathari using their standard ingredients and method of preparation. Cassava and soy flour was incorporated in refined wheat flour at four different level- Tt (32.5,12.5,5%), T₂ (23.5,16.5,10%), T₃ (15.5,19.5,15%), and T₄ (7.5,22.5,20%) respectively for two products. T₀ served as the control. The products were subjected to organoleptic test by panel of five judges, scoring was done based on the Nine-Point Hedonic scale and their proximate constituents, their nutritional composition was determined by the use of AOAC (1980) method. In sensory scores, all the products were acceptable with T₁ (8.09) in Nan Khatai and T(₀(8.08) in Mathari respectively. Nutrient analysis of the products showed an increase in protein and calcium content when compared with control. Iron content was also slightly increased. So it was concluded from the result that the products formulated by incorporating cassava and soy flour at different levels were at par with control/conventional food products.

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016329   Singh S;Verma A (Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad-211 007) : Sensory evaluation of products developed by incorporating dehydrated mushroom flour (variety-agaricus bisporos) in wheat flour. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 66(1), 24-7.

Mushroom flour is a rich source of protein and fibre. The present study was carried out to dehydrate mushroom, to prepare value added products by incorporating dehydrate mushroom flour and to asses their sensory characteristics. Four products were prepared viz. laddoo, malpua, shakkarpara and muffins by incorporating mushroom flour at 5 percent, 10 percent and 15 percent. Treatment T1 was considered best in laddoo (8.32), malpua (8.24), shakkarpara (8.84) and muffins (8.32). Overall acceptability of T1 (5 percent) was maximum with the scores ranging from 8.04 to 8.15, for the products.

1 table, 6 ref

016328   Prity K;Dubey P;Geetamati K (Halina School of Home Science, Faculty of Agriculture, SHIATS, Allahabad-211 007) : Bacteriological analysis of street foods consumed by urban population of Allahabad city. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 65(2), 54-60.

Street foods are ready - to -eat food, which are sold by vendors in streets. For this study 50 vendors were purposively selected and surveyed. The present study indicates that 48percent,38 percent, 14percent vendors were somewhat clean, clean and dirty respectively.94 percent, were healthy and 6 percent vendors were suffering with disease. In terms of environmental sanitation surrounding the stalls, 36 percent, 44 percent, 20 percent were clean, medium clean and dirty respectively. The three foods (Alootikki, Panipuri, Bhelpuri) collected from street food vendors were tested for the Standard Plate Count (SPC) yeast and mold count and presumptive Coliform Test(PCT) The highest yeast and mold count was obtained in the sample of Alootikki from Aryakanya road (13'10¹ CFU/g ). SPC was highest in the Alootikki sample obtained from the Aryakanya road (104.25x 10¹cfu/g). The PCT was found positive in all the samples. It was concluded that Alootikki obtained from the street vendors is having the highest load of bacterial and fungal contamination. The Bhelpuri obtained from the street vendors was safer for consumption as it holds less bacterial and fungal contamination than both Alootikki and Panipuri sold in Allahabad city.

4 tables, 3 ref

016327   Paul V;Tiwari P;John S (Home Science Dep, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad-211 007) : Nutrient intake and dietary pattern of football players. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 66(1), 32-7.

The study was taken up with two groups i.e. non-sports university/college and sports college football players. A total of 120 male football players, age groups between 18-22 years and 23-28 years were selected from four universities and colleges, 60 players from each city i.e. Allahabad and Lucknow by using stratified random sampling techniques. Nutrient intake was determined by 24 hours dietary recall method. The average nutrients intake was calculated. Maximum players in non-sports university/college followed four meals pattern, whereas in sports college maximum players followed five meals pattern. Mean nutrient intake of non-sports university/college football players shows that calorie, protein and iron intake were less than recommended dietary allowances. However fat, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin are little more than the recommendation. The mean nutrients intakes of sports college players were in accordance with recommended dietary allowances.

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016326   Masur S B;Tarachand K C;Kulkarni U N (Bakery Training Unit, Directorate of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005, Email: shakuntala1952@rediffmail.com) : Effect of butter milk on quality characteristics of bread. Karnataka J agric Sci 2009, 22(5), 1133-4.

4 tables, 11 ref

016325   Mamta;Dubey R P (Halina School of Home Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Science, Allahabad-211 007) : Comparative study of the physico-chemical qualities of namakparas formulated with different vegetable oils. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 65(2), 72-7.

Three different types of oils namely palm oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil were selected to study the physico-chemical and organoleptic qualities of namakparas. The physico-chemical analysis included acid value, peroxide value, specific gravity, percentage of oil absorption and beta-carotene. The acid value and peroxide value of oils were analyzed before and after frying. Namakpara was prepared using three different oils and was evaluated organoleptically by a panel of 5 judges using the nine point hedonic scale. Organoleptic scores of Namakpara prepared using palm oil were significantly higher than other oils. Therefore palm oil is highly recommended for cooking purposes because of its comparatively better sensory, physico-chemical and nutritional qualities.

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016324   Kumari P;Dubey P R (Home Science Dep, Halina School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad-211 007) : Preservation and preparation of papaya jam with different flavours. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 66(1), 47-51.

Results obtained from investigation revealed that papaya was found feasible for preparing flavored products viz. Papaya Jam. Pineapple, Lemon, Strawberry and Mixed fruit flavors were used in preparation of products. The product was highly acceptable on the basis of sensory evaluation. In this Jam T₂ (Lemon flavor) was highly acceptable. Upto 90 days of storage the product was found good and marketable on the basis of sensory scores and quality. The microbial loads of product was found within acceptable limits.(Bacteria not in excess of 100million/ml, Yeast not in excess of 125 per l/60cmm,Mould not in excess 40% of the field examined). The maximum retention of a carotene i.e. 8101 μg/100g and where as highest TSS i.e. 72.3% at 90 days of storage.

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016323   Dubey P R;Kumari P (Home Science Dep, Halina School of Home Science, SHIATS, Allahabad) : Preparation of papaya butter and papaya petha with different flavours and it's effect on beta-carotene and their shelf life. Allahabad Fmr 2010, 66(1), 52-60.

Results obtained from investigation revealed that papaya was found feasible for preparing flavored products viz.Papaya Butter and Papaya Petha. Pineapple, Lemon, Strawberry and Mixed fruit flavours were used in prepared all these products. All products were highly acceptable on the basis of sensory evaluation. In Butter T₃ (Strawberry flavor) was highly acceptable and In Petha T₂ (Lemon flavor) was highly acceptable. Up to 90 days of storage all the products were found good and marketable on the basis of sensory scores and quality. The microbial loads of products were found within acceptable limits. (Bacteria not in excess of 100 million/ml, Yeast not in excess of 125 per l/60cmm, Mould not in excess 40% of the field examined). The maximum retention of β-carotene was found with Papaya Butter i.e. 8211.75 μg/100g and minimum retention was found in Petha i.e. 4344.75 μg/100g where as highest TSS i.e. 81.37% was found in Papaya Petha and lowest TSS i.e. 50.05% was found in Papaya Butter at 90 days of storage.

2 illus, 4 tables, 6 ref

025766   Murugkar A D;Pal P P (NO, , ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Umaim-793 103, Meghalaya) : Food consumption pattern of the tribals of Meghalaya and its relation with socio economic factors. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(2), 71-80.

Food consumption pattern of the Khasi tribals in Meghalaya was examined as influenced by socio-economic factors. 1850 respondents were chosen to carry out the study. Personal interviews were conducted to gather inforamtion on socio-economic parameters, recall methods for Dietary pattern and Food frequency questionnaires for Food consumption pattern. Data was encoded into standardised recording froms using a software programme developed on Fox Pro 2.6. Socio-economic parameters revealed that the majority of tribals followed farming as an occupation (49.96%), had more than five members in their families (72.48%), and had higher incomes (49.83%) and literacy rates (67.34%) than the National Average. The dietary pattern was still traditional. Rice, meat, roots and tubers, fermented foods, green leafy vegetables and fruits were consumed every day. Dairy products and pulses did not play a significant part in the everyday diet. Alcohol, femented betel nut and tobacco were widely consumed by both men and women. Farming played a significant role in consumption of cereals and fruits (r=0.573 and 0.658). Urbanisation, higher education and income significantly influenced the consumption of non-traditional foods such as dairy products and roots and tubers. With regard to the social factors it was observed to be very low for it to play a significant role.

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025765   Khatoon N;Prakash J (Stud in Fd Sci and Nutri Dep, Univ of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006) : Cooking quality and sensory profile of microwave and pressure cooked legumes. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(1), 13-21.

Eight legumes namely Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum), broad beans (Vicia faba), cowpea (Vigna catjang), Field beans (Dolichos lablah), green gram (Phaseolus aureus Roxb), horse gram (Dolichos biflorus), lentils (Lens esculenta) and French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) were cooked either by pressure cooking or microwave cooking methods and analysed for cooking quality and sensory profile. The raw, soaked and cooked weights, cooking time, water uptake, extent of sedimentation and expansion volume were the parameters used to determine the cooking quality and physical characteristics of legumes. Sensory attributes were measured using paired `t' test and ranking test. Microwave cooking required more time with a higher water uptake. Sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis of legume samples exhibited a significant difference in the texture of microwave and pressure cooked samples, while there were no major differences in other sensory attributes.

4 tables, 21 ref

025764   Jaya N (Fac of Home Sci Hum Dev Dep, Avinashilingam Deemed Univ, Coimbatore-641 043) : Food security in brief. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(1), 38-40.

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025763   Ghildiyal S K;Sharma C M (Forestry Dep, HNB Garhwal Univ, Srinagar, Uttaranchal) : Effect of seed size and temperature treatments on germination of various seed sources of Pinus wallichiana and Pinus roxburghii from Garhwal Himalaya. Indian For 2005, 131(1), 56-65.

The study was undertaken to find out the effect of Hydrogen peroxide on germination of various provenances of Pinus wallichiana and Pinus roxburghii, which had a significant affect on rate and average germination percentage. It has been observed that H₂O₂ treatment has reduced the germination period of these species appreciably down to 8 days and 10 days respectively. Therefore, seeds of these commercially important tree species should be pre-treated particularly with H₂O₂ 1% v/v for 24 hours to obtain optimum germination. The large sized seeds in Pinus wallichiana (mean germination percentage, 54.66%) and medium sized seeds in Pinus roxburghii (mean germination percentage, 93.33%) have been recorded favourable for getting increased seed germination under laboratory conditions.

4 tables, 20 ref

023678   Tripathi V;Nath N (Fd Sci and Technol Dep, G.B. Pant Univ of Agric and Technol, Pantnagar-263 145) : Chemical stabilization of colour of ginger paste and its antioxidant and proteolytic activities. J Fd Sci Technol 2004, 41(5), 577-80.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular spice and ginger paste offers convenience in use. But ginger paste turns pink during storage which adversely affects its acceptability. To prepare ginger paste green rhizomes were washed, peeled, blended, and the pH of paste was adjusted to 4.2 using 30% citric acid. Xanthan gum was added @ 0.12%. To control pink discoloration CaCl₂, CaHPO₄, CaNO₃, MgSO₄, EDTA, ascorbic acid, EDTA + ascorbic acid and SO₂ (as potassium meta bisulphite) were added to ginger paste. Samples were packed and pasteurized in glass jars. CaCl₂ (0.3 M) and SO₂ (350 ppm) were found to be the best in checking pink discoloration. The antioxidant (as TBA-value) and proteolytic activities (as tyrosine value) in ginger paste were 0.072 and 301.25 μg, respectively when it was used 2 5 ml/100 g chicken meat as compared to the corresponding values of 0.0724 and 325.0 μg for the extract of fresh ginger. The results show that the antioxidant and proteolytic activities of ginger were retained during paste preparation also.

2 tables, 27 ref

023677   Sharma S;Saxena A K;Dhillon S K (Quality Sect Pl Breed Dep Genet and Biotechnology Dep, Punjab Agric Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Physico-chemical and cooking quality characteristics of soybean (Glycine max). J Fd Sci Technol 2004, 41(5), 554-6.

Promising genotypes of soybean including 'SL 517', 'PK 1042','SL 525','SL 518','Pusa 16','Bragg','PK 1251', and 'PK 1259' along with 2 checks 'PK 416' and 'SL 295' were evaluated for physico-chemical and cooking quality characteristics. 'PK 1259','SL:525' and 'PK 1042' were better than others in protein content and were comparable to checks. Water absorption (%) after soaking was 106.1-133.1% and volume expansion was upto 170%. 'SL 518' registered solid loss of 21.3% in comparison to 'SL 525', (20.7%). 'SL 525' exhibited maximum oleic acid content even higher than both the checks 'SL 295' and 'PK 416' (20.6 and 28.7% respectively). 'PK 1259', 'SL 525', 'Pusa 16', 'Bragg', 'SL 518', and 'PK416' registered oleic acid more than the normal content (23%). Four genotypes 'SL 517', 'PK 1042', 'PK 1251' and 'SL 295' had higher linoleic acid than regular soybean oil. 'SL 525' and 'Pusa 16' had lower linolenic acid than regular soybean oil.

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023676   Sharma G K;Semwal A D;Mahesh C;Roopa N;Arya S S (Cereals and Pulses Technol Discipline, Defence Fd Res Laboratory, Mysore-570 011, Email: gksharma@indya.com) : Studies on changes in carbonyls in quick cooking red gram (Cajanus cajan) Dhal. J Fd Sci Technol 2004, 41(5), 556-9.

Effects of processing and storage on carbonyl profile and overall acceptability of quick cooking red gram (Cajanus cajan) dhal have been investigated. Unprocessed control red gram dhal contained butanal, hexanal, nonanal, decanal, acetone, butanone, pentanone, hexanone, heptanone, 2-butenal, 2-pentenal, 2-hexenal, 2-heptenal and 2,4- decadienal. Stored flaked and freeze-thaw dehydrated quick cooking red gram dhal contained acetaldehyde, propanal, pentanal, octanal, octanone, 2-octenal and 2-nonenal in addition to the compounds present in control. On storage, the proportion of pentanal, hexanal, 2-hexenal, 2-heptenal, 2-octenal, 2-nonenal and 2,4-decadienal increased while that of acetone decreased

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023675   Rao B Y K;Ahmad R;Bhat R;Bongirwar D R (Fd Technol Div, Bhabha Atom Res Cent, Mumbai-400 085, Email: rasheeds_2k@yahoo.co.uk) : Changes in lipid profile of indian monsooned coffee. J Fd Sci Technol 2004, 41(5), 570-3.

Effect of monsooning on the lipid profile and carbonyl values in 'Arabica' and 'Robusta' coffee beans was determined. Coffee beans undergoing monsooning showed increased moisture content with lowering of the total lipid

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023674   Punia D;Yadav S K;Gupta M;Khetarpaul N (Foods and Nutri Dep, CCS Haryana Agric Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Nutrient composition of amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) and Kondhara (Digeria arvensis) Leaves and their products. J Fd Sci Technol 2004, 41(5), 563-6.

Recipes of amarnath (Amaranthus tricolor) and kondhara (Digeria arvensis) leaves were standardized in the laboratory and analyzed for their nutrient content. The protein, fat, total minerals, crude fibre, carbohydrates and ebergy content of raw leaves varied from 27.89 to 28.44, 1.74 to 4.55, 20.26 to 22.61, 5.50 to 8.00, 38.90 to 42.11g and 294.64 to 310.31 Kcal/100 g, dry weight (d.w.), respectively. Ca, Fe, ascorbic acid and β-carotene content of the raw leaves were 3135.0 to 3289.58, 3.35 to 8.98, 104.34 to 170.39 mg/100 g and 13464 to 14057 μg/100 g, d.w. respectively. Paratha and poori were prepared by incorporating amaranth leaves. Bengal gram dhal, green gram dhal, raita and sag were prepared by incorporating kondhara leaves. Protein, fat, minerals, crude fibre, carbohydrates and energy content of their products varied from 11.48 to 30.44, 7.25 to 28.77, 2.64 to 21.33, 0.25 to 5.75, 38.56 to 70.72 g/100g and 367.33 to 533.29 Kcal/100 g, d.w.,respectively. Ca, Fe, ascorbic acid and β-carotene content of their products were 127.30 to 3350.0, 1.50 to 4.10, 5.41 to 60.83 mg/100g and 1710 to 10557 μg/100g, dw, respectively. It is concluded that these leaves and their products are good sources of protein, Ca, Fe, and β-carotene.

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