D. Hanumantha Rao ¹, G. N. V. Brahmam ¹, K. Mallikharjuna Rao ¹, Ch. Gal Reddy ¹, N. Pralhao Rao ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Field Studies, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Jenu Kuruba, listed as one of the primitive tribal groups of Karnataka, mainly inhabit the districts of Mysore and Kodagu. The Kurubas of Karnataka are basically a forest dwelling tribe. They subsist partly on primitive agriculture and partly on forest produce. The lands they own are Invariably dry with no assured irrigation and drought prone.

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D. Hanumantha Rao ¹, G. N. V. Brahmam ¹, K Mallikharjuna Rao ¹, K. Gal Reddy ¹, N. Pralhad Rao ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Field Studies, National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai-Osmania, P.O.Hyderabad 500 007, IN

Abstract

Several studies conducted in the past among various tribal groups revealed wide variation in their health and nutritional status characterised by their individual socio-economic and socio-biological conditions as well as socio-cultural practices. The environmental factors in which the tribe lives and health care facilities and their utilization also significantly determine the overall health status of the group.

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D. Hanumantha Rao ¹, K. Satyanarayana ¹

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1 National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad-500007, IN

Abstract

Tribal groups form an important segment of the Indian population, and the socio-economic status and cultural pattern of these tribes are known to vary considerably. While there is considerable data regarding the food habits and nutritional status of several urban and rural communities in our country such information on tribal population is scanty. This information is necessary in the formulation of programmes aimed at nutritional upliftment of these groups. In this communication, data relating to the nutritional status of preschool children belonging to some of the major tribal groups of Andhra Pradesh are presented.

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M. Parvathi Rau ¹, D. Hanumantha Rao ¹, A. Nadamuni Naidu ¹, M. C. Swaminathan ¹

Affiliations
1 National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai-Osmania P. O., Hyderabad-7, IN

Abstract

Protein-calorie malnutrition is a problem of considerable public health importance among the pre-school children of the lower socio-economic groups, Someswara Rao et al and Pralhad Rao et al. Dietary surveys among these groups (Pralhad Rao et al) revealed that protein intake was adequate or marginal as compared to their requirements based on actual body weights. However, their calorie intake was found to fall short on the average by 300 calories per day.

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M. C. Swaminathan ¹, D. Hanumantha Rao ¹, R. Visweswara Rao ¹, M. V. V. L. Narasimhan ¹, Narana Sinai Dumo ¹

Affiliations
1 National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai Osmania, Hyderabad-7, A. P., IN

Abstract

Protein calorie malnutrition is the most widespread nutritional problem of pre-school children in India. Considerable information has been accumulated regarding the factors that are responsible for its widespread prevalence. The solution to the problem obviously cannot lie in the treatment of such cases, but in their control and prevention. The economic implications of the situation cannot be under estimated since the cost of treatment of even a small proportion of cases will be considerable.

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