018005   Parvinder Kaur;Dahiya S;Rana M K (Food and Nutrition Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Food ad nutrient intake of pre school children (2-6 year) of Sonepat district. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(3-4), 141-6.

The survey of pre-school children of 2-6 year age from the rural areas of district Sonepat was conducted for obtaining the information regarding their nutritional status, which was assessed using parameters, like dietary intake and nutrient intake. The data revealed that mean food intake and nutrient intake were lower than the RDA. Result showed that the mean intake of eneigy, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, and β-carotene was significantly lower than the RDA, whereas, the intake of protein, fat, calcium, thiamine, nicotinic acid, and vitamin B₁₂ was higher than the RDA. The daily intake of energy of 2-4 year children ranged from 882.76 to 885.24 kcal and in 4-6 year age range from 1247.0 to 1250.59 kcal. Intake of iron and β-carotene was much lower than their RDA.

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018004   Gupta V;Sharma A;Nagar R (PG Home Science Dep, Rajasthan Univ, Jaipur-302 004, Email: energy_vin@yahoo.co.in) : Preparation acceptability and nutritive value of rabadi: a fermented mothbean food. J Fd Sci Technol 2007, 44(6), 600-01.

Effect of natural fermentation on nutrients, anti-nutrients, enzymatic activity, titrable acidity and acceptability of rabadi (a Rajasthani traditional wine) is presented. Rabadi from mothbeans and buttermilk was prepared by 2 methods-fermented rabadi before and after cooking as it is consumed in rural areas of Rajasthan. The study showed a remarkable increase (p<60>0.001) in crude protein, mineral content and soluble sugars content of rabadi. Significant reduction (p<60>0.001) in the anti-nutrients content in rabadi was observed with an increase in the time of fermentation due to enhanced enzymatic activity. A significant (p<60>0.001) rise in amylase activity was observed with simultaneous decrease in starch content, which enhanced reducing sugars content. Amino transferase enzymes glutamate oxaloacetate transamina.se and glutamate pyruvate transamina.se activities increased on fermentation possibly due to increased nitrogen content in rabadi. The 4 h and 12 h ferferred by a panel of judges.

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016996   Singh A L;Asgher M S (Geography Dep, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh) : Rural women's household work and health. Trans Inst Indian Geogr 2007, 29(1), 83-94.

Issue of women's work and health, the type of work women do in the rural areas, the limited options available to them, their striving towards making the most of whatever support exists and the effects of these on their family and health are themes being considered here. There is need for assessing rural women's household work and health. While looking at women's health, we need to consider the structural nature of women's work and the totality of this work - in its multifarious roles, activities, the time spent as well as intensity of time. An attempt has been made to examine the type of household work performed and its effect on the health of rural women in Aligarh District. The study is based on primary sources of data collected through a survey of 75 selected villages. The data was collected through questionnaire interviews. The total sample size consisted of 2,238 women respondents.

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016995   Shobha D;Bharati P (Food and Nutrition Dep, College of Rural Home Science, UAS, Dharwad-580 005) : Preparation of burfi from ber - a value addition. Karnataka J agric Sci 2007, 20(2), 448-9.

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016994   Shobha D;Bharati P (Food Sciences and Nutrition Dep, College of Rural Home Science, UAS, Dharwad-580 005, Email: pcb02@rediffmail.com) : Value addition to ber (Zyziphus mauritiana Lamk.) through preparation of pickle. Karnataka J agric Sci 2007, 20(2), 353-5.

In order to provide value addition and also to preserve ber fruits for longer period, standardized procedure for the preparation of pickle was developed with lemon and vinegar as acidulants during 2002. When freshly prepared, vinegar based pickle scored maximum for texture (2.73) and taste (2.86) compared to lemon based pickle. Lemon treated pickle was better accepted up to three months of storage compared to vinegar based pickle, both at the laboratory and consumer level. With the advancement of storage the loads of bacteria increased in pickle with lemon as acidifying agent. There were no fungal colonies in the vinegar added pickle through out the storage period.

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016993   Banakar V;Malagi U;Naik R K (NO, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005, Email: ushamalagi_2007@yahoo.co.in) : Exploration and documentation of indigenous hypoglycemic substances of north Karnataka. Karnataka J agric Sci 2007, 20(2), 350-2.

Investigation was undertaken with an objective to document indigenous hypoglycemic substances by diabetics of North Karnataka region and Five zones viz., dry, coastal, hilly, transitional and north eastern transitional zones were selected randomly from North Karnataka region for documentation study with 30 type 2 diabetics in each zone. About 20 indigenous hypoglycemic substances were documented in North Karnataka. All the substances were of plant origin, which included herbs (n=10), green leafy vegetables, fruits (n=2), other vegetables (n=3) and spices (n=2). These substances were consumed by diabetics in the form of dry powder, fresh, decoction and juices. Aleo vera, bael leaves, heart leaf, hibiscus flower, neem, madhu nasini, periwinkle, tulasi, curry leaves, drumstick leaves, bitter gourd and snake gourd were consumed in fresh form. Banyan bark, khus grass, amla, jumbu seed powder and fenugreek seeds were taken in powder form for the control of diabetes.

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016992   Asmatoddin M;Pawar G T;Atefuddin M (Agricultural Economics Dep, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Marketing of bakery and confectionary products in Maharashtra, India. Agric Update 2008, 3(1-2), 69-73.

Study was undertaken in Parbhani district of Maharashtra. The survey was conducted during the year 2004-05 to study the marketing of bakery and confectionary products. The data were collected from 45 bakery and confectionary firm. The marketing information were collected by personal interview from small, medium and large firm owner, and marketing functionaries viz. retailer, wholesaler and hawkers in relation to marketing cost incurred by them. The statistical tools like arithmetic mean, frequency and percentage were used to analyze the data. Result revealed that small bakery firm marketed 49-.67 per cent product through channel-IV followed 24.78, 15.20 and 10.35 per cent through channel- I, II and III respectively. Whereas in confectionary products highest sale was recorded in channel-II (48.66 per cent) followed by channel - I, III and IV i.e. 25.71,14.60 and 11.03 percent respectively. The overall highest marketing cost was noticed in channel-IV (33.71 per cent) followed by channel- II, III, I. The total marketing margin of functionary rerecorded in channel- IV (31.79 per cent) followed channel- III, I and II. The producers share in consumer rupee was highest 71.35 per cent in channel- I followed by 66.45 per cent in channel- III. It was observed that the channel -I was more profitable to bakery and confectionery firm owner.

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016991   Asmatoddin M;Pawar G T;Atefuddin M (Agricultural Economics Dep, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra) : Employment and income pattern in bakery and confectionary units in Maharashtra, India. Agric Update 2008, 3(1-2), 1-4.

Study was connducted in Parbhani city during the year 2004-05 to study the agro-based food processing bakery and confectionary firms in Parbhani city. In the study information was collected on income pattern and employment 45 in bakery and confectionary firms. The sample included small, medium and large bakery and confectionary firms. The information was collected on investment on firms, income and employment generated in different sizes of firms by specially design questionnaire and data were also collected for time series from small, medium and large firm owner. To analyze the data statistical tools used are mean, frequency and percentages. The result revealed that overall total cost per bakery firm was Rs.2.23 lakh, while it was Rs.5.16 lakh, Rs.9.37 lakh and Rs.22.15 lakh in small, medium and large firm respectively. The net income generated from bakery and confectionary firm on overall was Rs.8.27 lakh, whereas net income from by small, medium and large firms were Rs.12.17 lakh, Rs.4.0 lakh and 10.25 lakh, respectively. The annual employment per bakery firm was observed in overall, 2871.24 mandays; the proportionate employment of casual, skil1ed and unskilled workers in total employment was 46.36, 27.37 per cent, respectively.

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015981   Yasarlar E E;Daglioglu O;Yilmaz J (Food Engineering Dep, Faculty of Agriculture, Namik Kemal Univ, 59030 Tekirdag, Turkey, Email: odaglioglu@tu.tzf.edu.tr) : Effect of cereal bran addition on chemical composition, cooking characteristics and sensory properties of Turkish metaballs. Asian J Chem 2007, 19(3), 2353-61.

Cereal brans (oat. maize, rye and wheat) were used as dietary fibre source in the production of meatballs. The effects of bran addition on chemical composition, weight losses, dietary fibre content, colour (L, a and b values) and sensory- properties of Turkish type meatballs were studied. Meatball samples were produced with four different formulations including of 5, 10. 15 and 20 % bran addition and bran added samples were compared with the control meatballs. The control meatballs had the highest weight losses. Meatballs with added bran had lower L, a and b values than control samples. There was significant decrease (p<60>0.05) among sensory properties of meatballs in respect to bran addition. Control samples and 10 %corn bran added samples had the highest overall acceptability scores and 15 % of corn bran addition also led to acceptable products.

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013820   Srinivas K N;Revanna M L;Jamuna K V (Foods Science and Nutrition Dep, Agricultural Sciences Univ, GKVK Campus, Bangalore-560 065) : Standardization of recipes for production of squash in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv Ganesh and Mridula. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(2), 133-6.

An evaluation of pomegranate verities namely Ganesh and Mridula for squash was carried out at Bangalore. Various physico-chemical parameters were studied. Squash prepared from CV Ganesh with 25 per cent juice, 50° 3rix TSS and 1.5 per cent aridity and in CV Mridula with 25 per cent juice, 45° Brix TSS and 1.5 per cent acidity was found to be the best recipe with overall acceptability and good organoleptic scores. In all the products during the storage period slight increase in total soluble solids, total sugars, and slight decrease in acidity was noticed after 90 days of storage.

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013819   Sinha R;Sharma B;Mahanta P (Directorate of Extension Education, Birsa Agricultural Univ, Kanke, Ranchi-834 006) : Intake of nutrients and its food sources among selected tribal expectant mothers of Ranchi district of Jharkhand. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(2), 122-7.

Study was conducted on 46 tribal pregnant women belonging to two blocks of Ranchi district of Jharkhand. The data on typical meal pattern, food sources, food and nutrient intake were collected. All tribal pregnant women were consuming three meals a day. Intake of cereals were significantly higher than recommended dietary intake. Intake of other vegetables were almost similar to RDI, whereas intake of other food stuffs were significantly less than RDI. The daily intake of calorie, protein, calcium, iron and b-carotene was grossly deficient in comparison, with ICMR recommendations. The study revealed that hundred per cent women were insecured in terms of calcium, fat, iron and b-carotene, whereas only 2 and 9 per cent women were found secured in respect of energy and protein respectively.

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013818   Navjot Kaur;Sangha J (College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Hypolipidemic effect of dietary antioxidants and impact of nutrition counselling on the nutrition knowledge scores of at risk coronary heart disease subjects. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(2), 106-13.

Sixty male patients in the age group of 30-50 years belonging to upper middle class, who were at risk of developing coronary heart disease were selected. Information regarding background, risk factors, dietary antioxidant intake, nutrition knowledge was recorded. Blood samples were drawn to analyse the lipid profile. Nutrition education for a period of 4 months was imparted with special emphasis on intake of dietary antioxidants. Results indicated positive impact of nutrition education on intake of dietary antioxidants but it was still lower than standards set by heart health organisation. Improvement in post nutrition knowledge scores was observed and dietary antioxidants resulted in significant impact in lowering blood lipid profile of at risk heart patients.

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013817   Aneena E R;Usha V (Home Science Dep, Kerala Agricultural Univ, Thrissur-680 656) : Socio economic conditions, dietary habits, and prevalence of deficiency signs among pre-school children of fisherman of Thrissur district of Kerala.. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(2), 114-21.

The socio economic status, food habits, child rearing practices and the prevalence of deficiency signs among preschool children, were assessed. The study was conducted in the coastal areas of Thrissur district of kerala. Joint family system was found in 67 per cent of the families. Ninety two per cent of the families were living in their own houses. Environmental hygiene was poor with no proper drainage system around their houses. Majority of families (51%) did not have any savings. Results of the present study also highlighted that majority of the families have considerable amount of loans, which have to be paid from their monthly income. The gender variation observed among the preschool children in the fishing community was not statistically significant. Among the children with clinical symptoms 14 per cent of the children had pigmentation in eye and dry conjunctiva was observed among 2 per cent. Phrynoderma was observed in 7 per cent children, fluorosis manifested as chalky teeth was observed among 5 per cent of children, and among 24 per cent of preschool children, marked dental carries were observed. Among 36 per cent of children slight dental caries were observed.

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012908   Singh P;Srivastava S (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145) : Glycaemic response of finger and barnyard millet biscuits. J Ecofriendly Agric 2006, 1(2), 168-70.

Glycaemic index of the formulated biscuits was tested alongwith the control biscuits in normal subjects. Results indicated that finger millet biscuits had lower glycaemic index value than barnyard millet biscuits and both type of these formulated biscuits had lower glycaemic index value than the control white flour biscuits.

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012907   Shukla P;Chauhan M;Singh P;Sharma R (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145) : Formulation of nutrified Kheer and vermicelli using papaya powder. J Ecofriendly Agric 2006, 1(2), 171-3.

Results showed that papaya kheer had significantly higher amounts of crude fibre (0.07g), beta-carotene (81.27μg) and ascorbic acid (2.27mg) as compared to the control kheer. Papaya vermicelli had significantly higher amounts of total ash (0.95g), beta-carotene (82.52μg) and ascorbic acid (2.28mg) as compared to the control vermicelli.

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005881   Mann S K;Bakhetia P (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Energy-iron status of adult farm women of middle and low income groups in Punjab, India. Indian J Ecol 2007, 34(1), 81-3.

Five hundred and one adult healthy non-pregnant non-lactating women from five villages around Ludhiana (India) from middle and low income groups were surveyed. The results revealed that the subjects consumed energy equivalent to 92% of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). Further 14% of the subjects consumed energy below the minimum requirements i.e. 75% of RDA while 30% were consuming above RDA. The overall average daily energy intake and expenditure of the subjects was 2076 and 2186 Kcal, respectively with a negative balance of 110 Kcal/ day. On the basis of Body Mass Index (BMI), only 42% of the subjects were in the normal category while 18% were low weight normal, 24% chronic energy deficient and 16% were in the over weight/ obese category. The energy balance of the subjects was found to be significantly correlated with BMI. The overall average daily dietary iron intake was 24mg/ day. The overall average haemoglobin level of the subjects was 10.5g/dl. The mean serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC) of the selected subjected of both the categories were within the normal range but towards the lower ends The physical work capacity assessed by the Harvard Step Test revealed that 97% of the subjects had unsatisfactory physical fitness. The trails in the fields revealed that this test is not suitable as they are not used to it. There is need to standardize some other tests for physical fitness for their validation under Indian conditions.

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004349   Yadav B;Dahiya R;Kundu P;Singal S (Home Science Extension Education Dep, CCSHAU, Hisar-125 004) : Perception of rural women regarding low cost solar bed. J Arid Legume 2009, 6(2), 128-31.

Present pilot study an action research was conducted in Hisar district of Haryana state on a sample of purposively selected 90 rural women who were involved in storage of pulses either for household consumption or for seed purpose to assess their perception towards solar bed. The results indicated that majority of the respondents had positive perception regarding most of the parameters covered under four attributes of solar bed. It was encouraging to observe that all the respondents considered solar bed as reversible, triable and demonstrable technology having visible results. The respondents in majority of the cases reported monetary benefits, and compatibility of solar bed with their needs, value system and resources. The respondents were undecided about low initial cost, multiple uses potential and efficiency enhancement feature of solar bed due to novel nature of technology and they were using it for the first time. Positive perception regarding various attributes if solar bed indicated its high potential of adoption among rural women. Therefore this technology needs to be propagated on large scale.

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004348   Sheweta;Sandhu S P (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Panjab) : Adequacy of amount of light for performance of selected tasks in selected households in Ludhiana. J hum Ecol 2008, 24(2), 111-6.

The study was carried out in Punjab with the objective to survey the existing lighting conditions, to determine the light intensity in different rooms and to determine adequacy of amount of light (level of illumination) for the performance of selected tasks in the selected households. Sixty households each from two localities i.e. approved (Sarabha Nagar) and unapproved (Haibowal) were randomly selected for the present study Light intensity in selected parts of house and work areas was measured to determine adequacy of amount of light. Results revealed that openings on outer walls were less than one fourth of wall area in both localities. In unapproved locality provision of skylight was found more. Fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs were more frequently used in both the localities and compact fluorescent lamps, halogen lamps, chandeliers and ceiling lights was found to be very limited. Entrance of selected houses of both localities received maximum sunlight. Lobby and storeroom received minimum sunlight. Assessed daylight was found to be maximum in entrance in both localities. Assessed light from fluorescent tube was observed to be higher as compared to incandescent bulb in all areas of both localities. Non significant difference was found between objective and subjective assessment of light intensity with and without artificial light except for lobby and kitchen. Comparison with recommended values of light intensity revealed that in social zone, light intensity was more than recommended and in private zone it was less than recommendations given by National Building Code of India, 2002. Mean observed value for light intensity was found to be highest for writing i.e. 206.27 lux and 181.67 lux and lowest for ironing i.e. 134.92 lux and 124.50 lus from approved and unapproved locality respectively. Task related lighting for all the activities was also found to be much less in intensity than recommended values in both the localities.

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004347   Bhutani A;Sidhu M;Bakhshi R;Sandhu P (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Organoleptic acceptability of food cooked in selected skillets used for Indian cooking. J hum Ecol 2008, 24(3), 223-6.

It can be concluded that maximum possession of skillets were of aluminium, followed by hindalium then non-stick with 1-11/2 It. capacity. According to organoleptic evaluation it can further be opined that non-stick skillets scored good appreciation in organoleptic evaluation for the suji halwa, followed by iron and tough-coat skillet. Tough coat skillet scored good appreciation in organoleptic evaluation for potato vegetables followed by hindalium skillet. Similarly, for potato chips again tough-coat and hindalium skillets scored good rank by the judges in organoleptic evaluation.

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003256   Unnithan L;Saraswathi G;Vatsala C N (Food Science and Nutrition Dep, Mysore Univ, Mysore) : Effect of damaged starch on quality characteristics of poori. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(7), 272-7.

Effect of damaged starch in wheat flour on quality characteristics of poori was studied. Five flour samples having different levels of damaged starch varying from 8.1 to 18.7 per cent were prepared and used for poori preparation. It was found that the desired level of damaged starch for the preparation of Poori ranged between 14.0 to 16.5 per cent; however, higher levels of damaged starch (18.7%) improved texture but resulted in deterioration of qualities like higher oil absorption and darker color of the product.

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003255   Umamagheshwari S;Srividya M (Food Service Dep, Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Univ for Women, Coimbatore-641 043) : Hypotensive and hypocholesterolemic effect of raw onion. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(7), 266-71.

Cardiovascular diseases represent an enormous, medical, social and economic burden to the public. Many genetic and lifestyle factors are involved in the etiology of coronary heart diseases. Rising affluence has modified the lifestyle and dietary pattern of individuals characterized by increased consumption of diet rich in fat, calories and salt, which is directly related to cardiovascular diseases. The impact of raw onion on systolic and diastolic blood pressure vcrlues was found to the significant at one per cent level. The effect of raw onion on the lipid profile was not significant in relation to very low density lipoprotein, total cholesterol and triglycerides, but was observed to be quite effective on high density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein at one per cent level of significance. It raised the level of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) to the extent of 20 to 25 per cent. Hence primary preventive measures should emphasize on simple dietary practices, which go a long way in health management.

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003254   Rynjah A;Anuradha V;Thilagamani S (Food Service Management and Dietetics Dep, Avinashilingam Univ for Women, Coimbatore-641 043) : Nutritional status of tobacco users among the khasi tribes in Meghalaya. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(9), 357-63.

The typical Khasi meal had a balance with rice in semi and unpolished form, fermented soyabean, vegetables, such as cauliflower leaves, potatoes non-conventional seasonal fruits such as peaches, passion fruit, plums and wild berries. Non-vegetarian foods such as meat, fish and oils such as mustard and refined oils had a protective role. The consumption was adequate in terms of quantity. The use of tobacco among the tribal population had a negative influence in the health status with disorders such as hypertension and tuberculosis. The promotion of variety in the diet, adequacy with proper meal pattern to improve the quality of life through nutrition education and lifestyle programme would help in combating nutritional disorders and thereby improve the health status of the Khasi tribes.

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003253   Nikousaleh A;Jamuna Prakash (Foood Science and Nutrition Dep, Mysore Univ, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006) : Antioxidant activity of water extracts from thermally treated black pepper (Piper nigrum, Linn.) and cumin (Cuminum cyminium Linn.). Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(9), 364-71.

The results of the study indicated that water extracts of cumin and black pepper exhibited a very similar antioxidant potential based on three methods of measuring antioxidant potential (reducing power, DPPH and total antioxidant assay). Thermal treatment increased the antioxidant potential of both the spices remarkably. The results show the positive aspects of spice usage, as in many cooking procedures, household or commercial, spices undergo heat treatments which may result in increasing the antioxidant potential of spices. Spices are known for presence of volatile oils, however, the study shows that even water soluble components of black pepper and cumin carry antioxidant properties.

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003252   Katare C;Shrivastava V;Jain S (Home Science Dep, Govt. K.R.G.P.G. Autonomous College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh) : Socio-cultural factors as determinants of nutritional awareness in mothers of preschool childen in Gwalior city. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(7), 298-303.

The study was undertaken to establish whether or not socio-cultural factors have some positive correlation with the nutritional awareness of mothers of 0 to 5 year old children. Analysis revealed that a few factors like age, literacy, and socio-economic status had a positive association whereas other factors like caste, type of family and occupation did not have much impact on the nutritional awareness of the mother. The results also showed that the nutritional intervention programmes had been successful in making people aware about nutritional milestones like colostrum, breastfeeding and weaning, to a certain extent but majority of the population still lack in acquiring specific knowledge on nutrition.

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003251   Estherlydia D;John S (Home Science Dep, Women's Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu) : Soft drink consumption and mental health outcomes among boys and girls in the age group of 17-23 years. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(7), 278-89.

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003250   Babitha B;Kusuma D L (Foods and Nutritional Science Dep, A.N. Univ, Guntur-522 510) : Chronic energy deficiency and obesity among rural women relation between BMI and select body composition parameters. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(9), 386-92.

The per cent prevalence of different nutritional states indicates that prevalence of both CED and obesity are high in this group of rural women. AMA provides the estimation of protein reserves of body and protein nutritional status. The equations for calculations used for AM A have been shown to over estimate the measure by 20 per cent. In the context of obesity AMA may not be directly indicating the excess fat accretion. The study reveals that among the rural women the prevalence of obesity is on the increase. BMI appears to be a good predictor, the risk of classification of small statured with higher LBM as obese needs to be taken into consideration. To optimize the use of BMI as a common measure for studying obesity as well as CED needs in depth validation studies among Indian population who possess differing anthropometric characteristics. Use of indices in combination such as BMI with MUAC and WHR might be a better option to focus on the obese conditions in field situations where rapid assessments of nutritional status are required. There is a need still to study each parameter and work out prediction equations suitable to different regional and ethnic groups of our country. Obesity no doubt is a state to be discouraged, However; true assessment also should become the goal so that effective prevention can be planned. The higher LBM and the similar body fat per cent evident with obese gives an impression that in a majority it may be a condition of overweight or a beginning state of obesity.

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000961   Jagmeet Kaur;Gill B S (Plant Breeding Dep, Genetics and Biotechnology, Ludhiana-141 004) : Soybean - miracle bean's importance as nutritional and functional food. Ecol Envir Conserv 2007, 13(1), 179-81.

Soyabean-`miracle bean' has the protein content of about 40%. No other natural source has as much protein. Nutritionally, soy protein is the most balanced plant protein for human consumption. Soy protein provides many health benefits for humans as well. Populations with high levels soybean intake have lower rates of coronary heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis. The isoflavones present in soy proteins may also decrease post-menopausal symptoms in estrogen-deficient women.

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000961   Jagmeet Kaur;Gill B S (Plant Breeding Dep, Genetics and Biotechnology, Ludhiana-141 004) : Soybean - miracle bean's importance as nutritional and functional food. Ecol Envir Conserv 2007, 13(1), 179-81.

Soyabean-`miracle bean' has the protein content of about 40%. No other natural source has as much protein. Nutritionally, soy protein is the most balanced plant protein for human consumption. Soy protein provides many health benefits for humans as well. Populations with high levels soybean intake have lower rates of coronary heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis. The isoflavones present in soy proteins may also decrease post-menopausal symptoms in estrogen-deficient women.

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002000   Vijayarani D;Baradha G (NO, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar) : Decision making power and responsibilities of rural people in family. Res Highlight 2010, 20(3), 139-45.

The study revealed that decisions related to menu planning, clothing /child's school, things for the family and amount fixing for marriage gift, rearing of children and household work, preparation for cooking, cooking, washing the vessels, serving, fetching water, purchasing food items, washing clothes, cleaning the home were done by the females always. Payment of bills, planning the budget and spending money were decided by the males. Gender equality is a prerequisite for development and poverty reduction. Gender equality could only be achieved when men and women worked together in partnership and that the principle of equality of women and men had to be integral to the socialization process. Both men and women are like two wings and the flight towards reaching the goal of peace and humanity cannot be achieved if one is lopsided due to disparity and coercion. Changes in men's and women's knowledge, attitudes and behaviour through gender sensitisation are necessary conditions for achieving the harmonious partnership of men and women. Everyone should work pro-actively towards gender equality at all levels-family, community, society and country. Hence gender-sensitive education is necessary for the rural people that treats women and men, girls and boys equally and encourages them to achieve their full potential.

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001999   Pushpa J (Home Science Extension Dep, Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai-625 104) : Status of self help group in rural areas. Res Highlight 2010, 20(3), 134-8.

It could be inferred from the above findings that extension support systems like development departments, educational institutions, financial institutions, training institutions and rural base poly technological institution should have a linkage through inter institution / departmental committees. These committees have to hold techno economic sociological survey, to identify the productive women groups in different fields. These productive women groups of various places should have linkages with rural ICT centres. These ICT centre have to provide information on network supports for better exchange of information. SHG's should have linkages with training and development, departments counseling cell and financial cell so that they could start their own enterprises.

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001998   Meera Mary Mathew P;Jaganathan D (Food Service Management and Dietetics Dep, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043) : Prevalence of childhood obesity in Kottayam district of Kerala and the effect of nutrition education. Res Highlight 2010, 20(3), 146-52.

The results of the study exposed the fact that the percentage of overweight and obese children are increasing in Kerala also, like in other states of India and globally. The study also showed that obesity and overweight were seen more in children consuming food while watching TV. playing indoor games, having family history of obesity and who were non vegetarians.

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020898   Wason N;Jain K (Home Science Dep, Jai Narain Vyas Univ, Jodhpur-342 001) : General and central adiposity among elderly. Indian J Gerontol 2009, 23(3), 315-27.

This study explores the general and central adiposity among 100 elderly of lower income group residing in Jodhpur city. Both elderly men and women show a decline in the mean values of anthropometric measurement with only increase in WHR. The average prevalence of central adiposity among elderly was 68.3% in females which was nearly 3'/2 times higher than the males (20%). In both males and females, the fat accumulation at the abdomen increases with age. The study also describes their nutritional status through BMl. The study revealed that central adiposity did not always go hand in hand with overweight/obesity, each of these could occur in the absence of the other.

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020897   Sahota P;Pandove G;Jairath S;Geetika Banta (Microbiology Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Functional probiotic beverage: Kanji. Indian J Ecol 2008, 35(1), 101-2.

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020896   Sadana B;Bakhetia P;Aggarwal R (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Nutritional evaluation of germinated wheat and soynean based supplementary foods. Indian J Ecol 2008, 35(1), 87-90.

An experiment was conducted to develop and evaluate energy and protein rich supplementary foods. Products namely Seviyan, Halwa, Pinjiri and Pinni were developed using combinations of germinated wheat and soybean and carrot powder for 4-6 years old children. Organoleptic evaluation, proximate principles, β-carotene, iron and calcium were determined using standardized methods. The results revealed that overall acceptability scores were maximum for Seviyan (4.26±0.33 ) and minimum for Halwa (3.79±0.07). However, when statistically tested significant differences were observed in the overall acceptability of these germinated products. The protein, fat, carbohydrate, iron, calcium and β-carotene content of products ranged from 8.3 to 14.9g, 18.5 to 31.2 g, 47.1 to 62.4g, 3.40 to 7.21 mg, 66.0 to 128.4 mg and 1021 to 1322 Mg/100g, respectively. Energy content of prepared foods varied from 454 Kcal to 532 Kcal/100g being lowest for Seviyan and highest for Halwa. Contribution towards energy was directly related with the higher fat content of prepared formulations.

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020895   Sadana B;Aggarwal R;Bakhetia P (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004, Email: sadana_pau@yahoo.com) : Nutritional profile of Punjabi pregnant women in relation to eduction and economic level. Indian J Ecol 2008, 35(2), 173-8.

Dietary intake of 90 pregnant Punjabi women was studied in relation to income and education status using 24 hr recall method for three days. Anthropometry was measured in terms of heights and weights. Intake of energy, protein, calcium and iron were estimated using MSU Nutriguide and were compared with recommended dietary allowances (PDA) for Indians. Contribution of cereals towards total energy in subjects of high, middle and low income groups was 39.4, 42.4 and 54.1%, while 41.8, 55.1 and 72.6% contribution was observed in corresponding groups based on educational levels. Calcium intake was adequate due to higher consumption of milk and milk products. Iron intake was inadequate and was not affected by income or educational status whereas energy and protein intake significantly improved with higher education level.

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020894   Gupta S;Bains K (Food and Nutrition Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Proximate composition of various winter vegetables preparations comonly consumed by Punjabi urban and rural families. Indian J Ecol 2008, 35(1), 91-4.

Study was conducted to determine the proximate composition of common Punjabi winter vegetable preparations. Information on vegetable preparation consumption frequency and cooking practices was collected from 60 families, 30 each from urban and rural areas of Ludhiana district. The samples of preparations for nutritional analysis were prepared in the laboratory as per the information supplied by surveyed families. The ten vegetable preparations which were most frequently consumed by the families were mustard saag, potato-spinach, potato-fenugreek, potato-brinjal, potato-cauliflower, potato-capsicum, potato-carrot, potato- beans, potato-peas and cabbage-pea. The average crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, ash, carbohydrate and energy content of the preparations was 1.7, 2.6, 1.1, 1.3, 4.9 g/100g and 49.5 Kcal/100g, respectively on fresh weight basis. There was no significant (p < 0.01) difference in the proximate composition of raw and cooked vegetable preparations indicating that the traditional vegetable preparations are good sources of major nutrients in the diets of both urban and rural families during winter season.

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020893   Girija Devi V (Home Science Dep, Goverment College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014) : Adjustments and problems of retired women. Indian J Gerontol 2009, 23(4), 433-46.

Retirement is an important turning point in the life of every working individual. The effects of retirement shock are most serious immediately after the retirement for who have not planned for it by developing interest in other activities, hobbies and social action. Such persons have to struggle to adjust in the changed pattern of life. In this an attempt has been made to find out the problems and adjustment level of retired women. For this purpose 200 retired women were selected from two districts of Kerala. These women belonged to two different religions, social groups and age ranging from 50 (going to retire) to 65 (retired). These women were interviewed personally. It was found that majority of them experienced differently after the retirement. Identification of certain themes as the issues of significance provide insight into the lives of retired and retiring women.

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015542   Samanta A (Veterinary Officer, Block Animal Health Center, Amta-II, Joipur, Howrah-711 401) : Listeriosis in a calf. Intas Polivet 2009, 10(11), 284-5.

A three months old calf was presented at Block Animal Health Centre, Amta-II, Howrah, West Bengal with the symptom of recumbence and loss of consciousness. The calf showed symptom of diarrhoea, salivation, off fed and head pressing with wall. Detailed clinical observation pointed out there was incordination of neck, both sided paralysis of facial muscle including lips. Ears were drooping and keratoconjunctivitis with complete loss of vision in both eyes. The case was tentatively diagnosed as advance stage of listeriosis and treated with intravenous injection of oxytetracycline along with supportive therapy of Inj. DNS (5%), Inj. Dexamethasone and Inj. B₁, B₆ and B₁₂ for 10 days. The recovery of the calf was uneventful and satisfactory.

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015541   Nanda A K;Kundu A (Mathematics Dep, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Kolkata) : On generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type. Calcutta Statist Ass Bull 2009, 61(241-4), 155-82.

In the study of probabilistic orders iterated integrals of survival functions have been used by many authors. Recently, dispersion-type stochastic orders have been defined by Belzunce, Hu and Khaledi (2003). The purpose of this paper is to generalize the dispersion-type stochastic orders using generalized iterated survival functions. The relationships between generalized stochastic orders and the stochastic orders of dispersion-type have been studied. It is shown that under certain condition, generalized down stochastic orders imply generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type which, in turn, imply generalized stochastic orders. Generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type of residual random variables are discussed. Some characterizations of generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type have also been studied. Some results regarding generalized orders are also discussed when the residual time is random.

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015542   Samanta A (Veterinary Officer, Block Animal Health Center, Amta-II, Joipur, Howrah-711 401) : Listeriosis in a calf. Intas Polivet 2009, 10(11), 284-5.

A three months old calf was presented at Block Animal Health Centre, Amta-II, Howrah, West Bengal with the symptom of recumbence and loss of consciousness. The calf showed symptom of diarrhoea, salivation, off fed and head pressing with wall. Detailed clinical observation pointed out there was incordination of neck, both sided paralysis of facial muscle including lips. Ears were drooping and keratoconjunctivitis with complete loss of vision in both eyes. The case was tentatively diagnosed as advance stage of listeriosis and treated with intravenous injection of oxytetracycline along with supportive therapy of Inj. DNS (5%), Inj. Dexamethasone and Inj. B₁, B₆ and B₁₂ for 10 days. The recovery of the calf was uneventful and satisfactory.

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015541   Nanda A K;Kundu A (Mathematics Dep, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Kolkata) : On generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type. Calcutta Statist Ass Bull 2009, 61(241-4), 155-82.

In the study of probabilistic orders iterated integrals of survival functions have been used by many authors. Recently, dispersion-type stochastic orders have been defined by Belzunce, Hu and Khaledi (2003). The purpose of this paper is to generalize the dispersion-type stochastic orders using generalized iterated survival functions. The relationships between generalized stochastic orders and the stochastic orders of dispersion-type have been studied. It is shown that under certain condition, generalized down stochastic orders imply generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type which, in turn, imply generalized stochastic orders. Generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type of residual random variables are discussed. Some characterizations of generalized stochastic orders of dispersion-type have also been studied. Some results regarding generalized orders are also discussed when the residual time is random.

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025085   Yadav M;Sharma D (Applied Chemistry Dep, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad-826 004, Email: yadav_drmahendra@yahoo.co.in) : Inhibition of corrosion of copper by 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole in 3.5% NaCl solution. Indian J chem Technol 2010, 17(2), 95-101.

Inhibitor 2,5-dimercapto1,3,4-thiadiazole shows 94.48 percent inhibition efficiency in controlling corrosion of copper in 3.5%NaCl solution at pH 7.0. The mechanistic aspects of corrosion inhibition, based on the results obtained from the weight loss method, potentiostatic polarization study, AC-impedance study, UV-visible absorption study and surface study by FTIR, ESCA and SEM have been discussed. The inhibitor 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole appears to inhibit corrosion process through formation of protective film which was found to consist of Cu(I)-inhibitor complex, cuprous chloride, CuCl or CuCl₂- complex ion or both and no oxide of copper on the surface.

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025084   Shafiee S;Khyrunnisa Begum (Studies Dep, Food Science and Nutrition, Univ of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006) : Eating behaviour prevalent among adolescent boy from high and middle income families in South India. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(12), 491-501.

The study was conducted with the objective to understand the eating behavior of adolescent boys aged 10 to 19 years from a major city in South India. Frequency of eating, preferences for food and the factors influencing eating behaviour was obtained through pre tested questionnaires. Analyses were based on the responses of 1083 selected boys during the cross-sectional study. Results revealed that nearly 50 per cent had regular meals, skipping of meals noted was as follows: breakfast 31.5 per cent, lunch 27.6 per cent and dinner 27.5 per cent Parent's education exerted positive influence on consumption pattern. Correlation results indicated significant effects of diet type, adolescence stages and parent influence on eating behaviour of the selected boys. More of conservatism was obvious among the boys, since they enjoyed home meal and preferred to eat with family. Parents were found to be more influential than the peers.

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025083   Kapoor A;Kanwar P;Gupta R (NO, College of Home Science, CSKHPKV, Palampur-176 062, Email: kanwar.promila@gmail.com) : Traditional recipes of district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. Indian J Tradl Knowledge 2010, 9(2), 282-8.

Himachal Pradesh, a hilly state, has lot of variation in recipes prepared by local people. The communication deals with traditional recipes of district Kangra as per seasonal availability of plant material. Although food habits of local people have changed these days, still they relish the local preparations. Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques were used for documentation of required information. The plant material used by the people for recipes included its leaves, flowers, stem, fruits and root. The period of availability of raw material ranged from 1-3 months approximately. Various traditional recipes prepared especially from leaves of plants, viz. Colocasia, fig, basil, pigweed, buck wheat, and water cress are very good source of calcium, phosphorous and iron. These recipes are loosing its sheen in the fast-food culture. So, there is a need to conserve our traditional food recipes as the plant material used for these is completely organic thus nutritious and healthy /safe to eat.

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025082   Hiremath J P;Seenappa V;Bhat G S (Dairy Chemistry Dep, Dairy Science College, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Scie, Bangalore-560 024) : Development and evaluation of quality characteristics of weaning foods prepared for milk allergic children. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(12), 508-14.

From the investigation it may be concluded that the whey proteins which cause allergy in some children could be suitably modified by enzymes and may be used in the development of weaning food for milk allergic children. As these weaning foods contain completely hydrolysed lactose, these are also suitable for the lactose intolerants. It also paves way for the effective utilization of whey besides reducing the problems associated with whey disposal.

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025081   Durrani A M;Rafia Bano (Home Science Dep, Aligarh Muslim Univ, Aligarh) : Relation between body mass index (BMI), smr stages and age at menarche among adolescent girl at Aligarh city. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(12), 502-7.

All the girls attained menarche only after the completion of SMR stage II. Mean age at menarche was found to be 12.36± 1.15 years. The premenarcheal and post menarcheal girls significantly differed in their mean weights, BMI and SMR stages, but no significant difference was found in the mean heights. BMI significantly correlated with age at menarche (P<0.05), a positive significant correlation was found between BMI and SMR stages. How ever the correlation between BMI and SMR stages according to age at menarche was found insianificant.

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024065   Seedahmed;Mohammed A;Modawi R S (Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Life Science, Al Neelain Univ, Khartoum, P.O. Box: 12702, Clde:111 21, Sudan, Email: seeda@ymail.com) : Sudanese tomatoes are ready for transformation an efficient protocol for regeneration of a Sudanese local cultivar or tomato (Solanum lycopersicon var. Alla karim). Int J Biotechnol Biochem 2009, 5(3), 231-41.

The effect of three Auxins (2,4-D, IAA and NAA) and two cytokinins (BAP and Kinetin) alone or in combination on in vitro callus induction and plant regeneration of a Sudanese cultivar of tomato (Solarium lycopersicon Var. Alla karim) was studied. Results show that there are significant differences (P< 0.05) between different growth regulators used, in term of callus induction and regeneration. Control and all Auxins except 2,4-D at all concentrations used (0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 mg/l) were not able to produce calli. All cytokinins were able to produce high percentage of callus induction as well as all combinations of auxins with the cytokinin. BAP at 2.0 mg/l produced high percentage of callus induction and among all media used in this study it also produced the highest number of shoot regeneration (4.67 shoot per explant). Among the different rooting media used in this study, results showed that full strength MS medium when fortified with NAA at 2.0 mg/l produce the highest number of regenerated roots (14.5 roots per explant).

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024064   Pradhan D;Sadangi B N;Das P (College of Home Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar) : Environmental condition in agricultural laboures households and childcare practrices. J Res-Orissa Univ Agric Technol 2008, 26(1), 130-7.

A study was conducted to find out the hygienic and sanitary practices prevailing among the agricultural labourer households and to assess their shortfalls. It was revealed that majority of the families were dependent on tube wells for drinking and cooking purposes but pond water was mostly used for bathing and cleaning. Majority of the households kept the water covered and boiled water for the child was never used. Majority of the households did not have any provision for ventilation and the rest had provision for partial ventilation only. For the disposal of household garbage and waste water, majority had no fixed place for this purposes. It was a great concern that none of the households had septic latrine. With regard to practices followed at home, majority spit around and throw fical matters of children in and around the house. With respect to cleaning baby's mouth it was found that all the mothers cleaned baby's mouth regularly. Turmeric and mustard oil were mostly used for cleaning baby's mouth.

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024063   Parhi P;Das P;Mahapatra N (College of Home Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003) : Socio-economic variable in relation to progressiveness in attitude of post graduate students towards marriage. J Res-Orissa Univ Agric Technol 2008, 26(1), 112-4.

In a social system like ours, the educational attainment and attitude of individuals is not independent of socio-economic background from which they come from. The study conducted in this aspect reveal inter-correlation between socio-economic variables and career building traits or post-gramduate students. The study also envisaged as much as 14 independent variables seeking relationship with attitude of sample towards marriage and its relaged aspect. The result is found to be significant through chi-square analysis.

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024062   Nanda S;Jena D (College of Home Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003) : Child care practices and its impact on the prevalence of protein-energy -malnutrition in infants. J Res-Orissa Univ Agric Technol 2007, 25(2), 98-104.

Protein - energy malnutrition is probably one of the most important and difficult health problems in the developing countries. This form of malnutrition is highly prevalent in infants'and young children. Though poverty is known to be the major factor, but child care practices have some impact on its occurrence. In order to find out the prevailing child rearing practices of the particular community and its impact on the prevalence of protein energy malnutrition in infants, the study was conducted in one urban and two rural units of Varnasi district by adopting appropriate sampling procedure. In all, mothers of 360 infants (120 in each study unit) were interviewed regarding the age, sex, birth order, and feeding practices of infants. It was observed that overall prevalence of PEM was significantly higher (p<0.001) in later infancy, in female child, and in late weaned group.

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