Food Science Research Journal

Namita Singh ¹, Shipra Nagar ², Ranjita Devi Takhellambam ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura (Meghalaya), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura (Meghalaya), IN

Abstract

Mothers of selected primary school children of two tribes (Garo and Khasi) were personally contacted in their family and asked to provide necessary information for the researcher. The information were collected by using pre-structured deign interview schedule. Varied nutritional deficiency such as riboflavin, thiamine, Vitamin C and D and iron were observed in study subjects of both the tribes of Meghalaya. However, the study revealed that clinically there was no Vitamin A deficiency among the respondents even though the Vitamin A intake in terms of carotene is very low when compared to RDA. And there was no single case of folic acid and iodine deficiency observed among the study subject. Other than protein intake of other nutrients like energy, fat, iron, Ascorbic acid and carotene was lower than the RDA in all age group. Hence, the nutritional status of primary school children of two tribes of Meghalaya was not satisfactory.

Keywords

East Khasis, West Garo, Dietary Intake, Ascorbic Acid, Carotene.

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Elvina Shongsir Monsang ¹, Namita Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Science (C.A.U.), Tura (Meghalaya), IN

Abstract

India has largest concentration of tribal communities in the world except that in Africa. Tribal women are often neglected in terms of nutrition which leads to nutritional deficiencies, mortality and death. The importance and necessity to study the nutritional status of the tribal females of the northeast India was felt and in this backdrop, the present study was conducted with the objectives to assess the level of socio-economic development of tribal women of reproductive age, their dietary intakes in terms of quantity and quality and nutritional status. Study conducted in five villages of three districts of Meghalaya among 150 reproductive age group tribal women selected through stratified random sampling method and data were collected by a pretested interview schedule. Study revealed that almost half (49.33%) of the tribal women weights were in the category of 40-50 kg. Similarly majority of the tribal women’s heights were in the category of 145-150 cm (38.0%). Person with normal BMI was 63.33 per cent. The overall prevalence of CED was 24 per cent. The Mean ± SD of the BMI was 21.06 ± 3.55 kg/m². Three-fifth of the subject population fell under negative energy balance (64%).

Keywords

Nutritional Status, BMI, CED, Energy Balance, Tribal Women.

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Chungkham Chanu Malemnganbi ¹, Namita Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University, Sangsanggre, Tura (Meghalaya), IN

Abstract

Cuscuta reflexa is a parasitic plant, which belongs to the group of plants in the morning glory family, convolvulacea. It is commonly known as dodder plant, amarbel, akashabela and urisanamcha. Plant is ischolar_mainless, perennial, slender threadlike, leafless climbing parasitic plant on shrubs or trees. The present article will collect the detailed description of synonyms, different name, habitat, scientific classification, chemical constituents from different literature as well as modern research journal. Present article deals with health benefits of Cuscuta. Further researches need to be done for popularization and utilization of this plant.

Keywords

Cuscuta, Amarbel, Uri sanamacha, Health Benefits.

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Chungkham Nganthoibi ¹, Namita Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University, Sangsanggre, Tura (Meghalaya), IN

Abstract

Purple rice is a colored variety of rice (Oryza sativa L.) that is cultivated widely in South-East Asia. It contains purple black pigments (anthocyanins) and is use as a food colorant in bread, ice cream and liquor. It is entirely non-allergenic and gluten free. Its purple colour is from antioxidant anthocyanins. Several health benefits are attributed to purple rice. Some of which are explained. The antioxidant activity in purple rice may also have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. A powerful antioxidant, anthocyanins has been link to reduce cases of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The present article will collect health benefit of purple rice, beneficial effect against diabetes mellitus, dietary anthocyanins and insulin sensitivity/resistance, antidiabetic activity. In vivo and in vitro and few clinical studies data to suggest that dietary anthocyanins could ameliorate insulin resistance and offer health benefits in diabetic conditions. One of the key features of their pharmacological effects appear to be linked to multiple mechanisms ranging from inhibiting carbohydrate digestion in the gut, pancreatic -cell protection and insulin secretion to enhancing sensitivity in vital organ.

Keywords

Anti-Diabetic, Anthocyanins, Insulin Resistance/Sensitivity.

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