Rajkumar M. Kamble ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Rajaram College, Kolhapur - 416 004, IN

Abstract

Adolescence is an important phase of growth, which means to grow or, to mature. The remarkable changes in physical growth during this phase are often assessed by anthropometric measurements. Socio-economic status of the family, type of family and literacy level of the family are also equally important to that of greatest nutritional need which coincides with the peak rate of growth during aaolescence growth spurt.

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N. Snehalatha Reddy ¹, Rajkumar M. Kamble ¹, Tasneem N. I. Khan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani 431 402, IN

Abstract

Maize (Zea mays) is otherwise known as corn in United States of America and in certain other parts of the world. It is one of the staple foods for the people of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in India, especially for low socio-economic group. It is mainly consumed in the form of rati and also in other forms like corn flakes, pop corn, biscuits etc. Research evidence indicates that quantity and quality of nutrients from cereals and their prepared products differ markedly from each other.

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