G. K. Kochar ¹, Neha Bansal ¹, Maninder Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Adolescence is a time of opportunities as well as vulnerabilities to risk associated behavior that can have life long consequences for health and well being. It is considered as a nutritionally vulnerable period of life for several reasons. Adolescence is an intense anabolic period when requirements for all nutrients increase. During this phase, 20 per cent of final adult height and 50 per cent of adult weight are attained, bone mass increases 45 per cent and dramatic bone remodeling occur and soft tissues, organs and even red blood cell mass increase in size, increasing nutrients as well as responsibilities and problems, changing of life style and food habits, doubt about body image, peer pressure, greater demand for independence and other behavioral changes affect eating patterns among adolescents.

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Sonali Goel ¹, G. K. Kochar ¹, Taru Agarwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra – 136119, IN

Abstract

Worldwide, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases are emerging as the most important cause of morbidity, mortality and disability. According to WHO-2, around the globe each year 16.7 and 3.2 million people die due to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus, respectively. Diabetes is often accompanied by dyslipidemia which contributes significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Oral hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic synthetic drugs are the mainstay of treatment of diabetes and dyslipidemia, respectively and although these drugs are effective they have prominent side-effects, lag behind poor patient compliance and are too expensive.

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Tarvinder Jeet Kaur ¹, G. K. Kochar ¹, Madhu Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Physical growth and development of an infant is determined by the quality of nutrition of the mother during lactation. In India, special attention is paid to the diet during lactation with nutritious supplements. This is with the plea that these foods result in producing more milk both qualitatively and quantitatively and would be helpful to the infant on feeding. However, socio -cultural background , religious beliefs, customs and tradition play a significant role in overall picture of dietary habits.

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Tarvinder Jeet Kaur ¹, G. K. Kochar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, IN

Abstract

Vitamin C is available only in fresh fruits and vegetables and is essential for the synthesis of collagen and metabolism of tyrosine. In addition to this, it also plays a vital role in bone formation, wound healing, electron transport, cholesterol metabolism and also act as an antioxidant. In poor Indian diet, where fruit is expensive, green leaves of vegetables can make up the requirement of vitamin C and other nutritional disorders, if consumed in plenty. These green leaves of vegetables are also rich in other important constituents, which are required by the human body such as dietary fibre, beta carotene, iron, phosphorus and calcium.

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G. K. Kochar ¹

Affiliations
1 HNBG University, Srinager Garhwal (UP), IN

Abstract

Evaluation of arterial blood pressure/hypertension is a common public health problem in India, especially among the middle age and in the old age groups. Because of this, emphasis has been increased treating hypertension with diet. Hypertension is a symptom of heterogeneous group of diseases. No single nutrient has conclusive and unique relationship with blood pressure (Bp) has been demonstrated, barring for well established association of obesity and hypertension as well as common salt (NaCl) with hypertension. The accepted criteria for hypertension is if systolic (syts) Bp is greater than 130 mmHg in people less than age 45 years and syts Bp more than 150 mmHg above 45 years of age. Hypercholestremia is also associated with hypertension and heart diseases. These both factors are associated with increased rate of myocardial infarction and sudden death. Milk has been found to be hypocholesterimic. The present study has been elucidated to see the effect of milk on Bp pressure and plasma CHOL (cholesterol).

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Renu Sood ¹, G. K. Kochar ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Home Science, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh -176 062, IN

Abstract

Children are the most valuable asset of any nation as the nation walks on the tiny feet of its children. School going children constitute one of the important segments of the population. They account for over 20 per cent of the population in India. School-age is a dynamic period of growth and development as children undergo physical, mental, emotional and social changes. Nutritional requirements, especially at the age of 13 - 15 years increase owing to the spurt in growth that occurs at puberty. Meagre work has been reported on the nutritional status of children (13-15 years) in Himachal Pradesh. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to assess their nutritional status in rural areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.

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