S. Sumathi ¹, K. G. Vijayalaxmi ¹, H. S. Surendra ²

Affiliations
1 Staff Training Unit, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal, IN
2 Department of Statistics, GKVK campus, UAS, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

Aging is a natural process. Older people are at a risk of malnutrition, not only because of food insecurity, but also due to various social, physiological and health changes with aging. However, very few studies have been done in developing countries to identify and manage their health care needs. Hence, the present study was taken up to assess the socio-economic, somatic and dietary status of elderly people living in old age home and in community set-up in a small town Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu with a total of 100 subjects (50 from old age home and 50 community dwelling). A questionnaire was developed to record personal data, socio-economic status and dietary pattern. Maximum percentage of elders in the community life belonged to the age group 66-75 years (44%) whereas, majority of elders (44%) in old age home were in the age group of 76-95 years. The anthropometric measurements were recorded using standard procedures. Majority of the respondents from both old age home (75% M and 42.3% F) and community life (65.2% M and 48.2% F) were found to be in normal BMI range. Dietary intake was based on 24 hour dietary recall method. The percentage adequacy for macro and micronutrient intake was better among community life than old age home respondents except for beta carotene. The overall nutritional status of the community life respondents was better than that of old age home. The study recommended regular assessment of nutritional status of elderly population in maintaining their health status.

Keywords

Aging, Malnutrition, Health Care Needs, Anthropometric, Macro and Micronutrients.

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Lata R. Kulkarni ¹, Rama K. Naik ¹, H. S. Surendra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-5, IN

Abstract

Italian millet (Setaria italica) or foxtail millet is one of the important small grain millets grown in Karnataka state. It occupies an area of 2 6 lakh hectares in the state with a production of 0 66 lakh tonnes annually. The important districts which grows Italian millet are Bellary, Raichur, Dharwad, Belgum and Chitradurga. It is mostly grown as a dry land crop in marginal lands.

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P. B. Khadi ¹, T. V. Yamuna ¹, Y. Kalliguddi ¹, J. Khateeb ¹, H. S. Surendra ¹, P. Manjula ¹

Affiliations
1 Child Development Division, Rural Home Science College, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 580 005, IN

Abstract

Several studies carried out in the country have pinpointed the prevalence of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). In children during their first five years of life especially among the poor, backward communities and in rural areas. These being cross-sectional studies, have not looked into the dynamics of nutritional status of female and male children from birth to age five in terms of spontaneous recovery from various levels of PEM or deterioration to various degrees of PEM during this vulnerable period. These can be assessed by longitudinal studies.

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J. K. Sarojani ¹, Rama K. Naik ¹, H. S. Surendra ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Foods and Nutrition, College of Rural Home Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005, IN

Abstract

All over the world, the people are living longer, thus increasing the number of elderly persons. WHO reports that with the improved health services, the life expectation of an average Indian rose from 44 years in 1960 to 52 years in 1981.

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B. Usha ¹, Rama K. Naik ¹, H. S. Surendra ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Rural Home Science, UAS, Dharwad, IN

Abstract

Scales of calorie coefficients have often been used to determine calorie intake of Individuals in a family. These scales indicate how the total family food should be divided among the members of a family based on physiological needs. However, it is possible that there may be considerable difference between these coefficients and the way food is actually distributed within a family.

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