Usha Chandrasekhar ¹, S. Kowsalya ¹, R. Rajalakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Abstract

Food based strategies are fundamental to long term prevention of vitamin A deficiency. Earlier studies of our laboratories reported the consumption pattern of carotene rich foods in Coimbatore district. Since the cooking/storage processes affect the carotene content of green leafy vegetables, other vegetables and fruits, it was thought of interest to study the methods adopted for storage of carotene rich foods.

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Rajammal P. Devadas ¹, R. Rajalakshmi ¹, R. Kaveri ¹

Affiliations
1 Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN

Abstract

While good nutrition is important throughout childhood, it is crucial during the first five years of life. Therefore existence of the problems of malnutrition and under nutrition pose a serious threat to their growth and development.

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R. Rajalakshmi

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This book based on the field experiences the author had in Asia, Africa and Latin America describes the overall programme for Family Life Planning. The programme concept, programme planning, teacher training and evaluation are the aspects dealt with in detail.

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R. Rajalakshmi ¹, Nalini Majmudra ¹

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1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, M.S. University of Baroda, Baroda, IN

Abstract

'Kodra' is a small round grain with a brown outer husk and 'kodri' is the dehusked grain of kodra and is referred to as 'varagu' in South India. The grain is used both as such and in the form of flour. Kodri is listed as varagu in the food composition tables published by the I.C.M.R.

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