R. Radha ¹, A. Sasikala ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN

Abstract

The school lunch program, designed to reduce the prevalence of mal-nutrition, provides a nourishing noon meal for children, so that at least one third of their calorie and protein requirements are met. A healthy midday meal can help to protect children from hunger, provide supplementary nutrition and contribute towards right education by facilitating regular school attendance and enhancing children's learning abilities. Midday meals have become an integral part of the school "routine" in Tamil Nadu.

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R. Radha

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Book Review Title:

* Food, Nutrition and Health.

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R. Radha ¹, M. Amirthaveni ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Univeristy for Women, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is an epidemic disease in most countries that are undergoing socioeconomic transitions. The prevalence of diabetes for all age groups worldwide was estimated to be 2.8 per cent in 2000 and 4.4 per cent in 2030. The total number of people with diabetes is projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030.

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P. Vijayalakshmi ¹, R. Radha ¹

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1 Department of Family and Community Science Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

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In India prevalence of coronary artery disease is 30/1000. The burden of cardiovascular disease has increased by 100 per cent in both rural and urban areas. Studies have proved that the incidence of cardio vascular disease is reduced by supplementing fiber rich foods in the diet there by lowering and changing pattern of living with regular exercise programme. Incorporating fiber in the diet brings about reduction in serum cholesterol by preventing absorption.

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