R. K. Sinha ¹, F. Neilson ², T. Zimmerman ², D. Gautam ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, All-India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta-700 013, IN
2 Human Nutrition Research Centre, US

Abstract

Fe-deficiency anaemia in growing children is well known. Rats show similar type of haematological picture as human. This paper reports the findings of a study that shows the effect of ten-fold reduction of dietary Fe on Fe" uptake, haemoglobin formation, PCV (Packed Cell Volume) per cent, growth rates and organ weights in rats in a short term (42 days) evaluation, under controlled laboratory conditions. Fe levels in the diets were so maintained, that the lower level would result in haemoglobin deficiency while the upper level would be sufficient to maintain normal haematological status.

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Sandip Roy ¹, A. Chowdhury ¹, R. K. Sinha ¹, Indira Chakraborty ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, 110-C R Avenue, Calcutta-700 073, IN

Abstract

Fish, good source of protein of high biological value, minerals and fat soluble vitamins, constitutes a favourite Item in the dally menus of Bengalis Now-a-days sea fish and fish from estuaries are being increasingly available in the markets Because of rapid, unplanned industrialization along the western bank of the Hooghly river near the celebrated 'Sagar'island the industrial effluents containing various types of harmful chemicals including heavy metals are continuously changing the aqua eco-System.

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