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C. Anitha ¹, Khyrunissa Begum ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Studies in Food and Nutrition, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore-570006, IN
2 Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore-570006, IN

Abstract

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), a national intervention program for children started in 1975 on an experimental basis in 33 Blocks. The service was aimed to fulfil one of the WHO's goal i.e.. GOBI-FFF Growth Monitoring, Oral rehydratlon. Breastfeeding, Immunization, Food Supplementation, Female Literacy and Family Planning Hence it was an attempt to promote holistic development of children under six years, through strengthening the childcare practices and improved access to basic services at the community level It Is one of the largest and unique intervention programs of the world.

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Martil Chacko ¹, Khyrunissa Begum ²

Affiliations
1 St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Adolescence is a significant period in the development of dietary habits in children that remain at least in part as the individual progresses into adulthood. Food intake and eating behaviour of adolescents is influenced by a variety of factors. Especially important is the high level of dissatisfaction with body shape and weight or increased self-consciousness among girls. This forces them to adopt strict regimes for slimness, in pursuit of the goal i.e., to lose weight by skipping meals or omitting certain foods. Further the concept of self-identity makes them adopt erratic food behaviours. Hence, adolescent female represents a group at risk for nutrient deficiencies both in developing and industrialized countries.

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