Sister Lina ¹, Philomina R. Reddy ²

Affiliations
1 Vimala College, Trichur - 680009, IN
2 S. V. U. College, Tirupati - 517502, IN

Abstract

The formulation of LIFT mixes and the results of organoleptic studies on the same have been explained in Paper 1 of this series. The animal experiments proved that all the LIFT mixes were well tolerated by albino rats. As the food mixes are intended for feeding the weaned children it was necessary lo test them finally in children. The findings of such studies are presented in this paper.

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Sister Lina ¹, Philomina R. Reddy ²

Affiliations
1 Vimala College, Trichur - 680 009, IN
2 S.V.U. College, Tirupati - 517 502, IN

Abstract

Research findings indicate that one of the strategies to overcome the nutritional problems of children is to stimulate the preparation and utilization of inexpensive indigenous home-food mixes to meet the basic nutrient needs. In this context a research project was planned to augment the use of local foods in child feeding in Trichur, a district of Kerala State.

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