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Sheeth Toppo ¹

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1 Department of Home Science, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand), IN

Abstract

A comparative study was done to know the nutritional status of Bharno block and Gumla block adult tribal women of all income group of rural areas of Gumla district Jharkhand. Family monthly income, education, size, meal pattern, custom and traditions showed positive influence on nutritional status of people of all age groups in both tribal population. The subjects from Gumla block tribal group showed lower intake of protein and calorie as compared to Bharno block tribal group but both the groups showed lower intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate and calorie when compared with ICMR recommended allowance. The prevalence of nutritional deficiency diseases found among these people indicated that the food consumed by them have poor quality or inadequate to meet their growing needs. The study revealed that there is a direct correlation exists between the adequacy of diet and socio-economic status. Diet and nutrition are important factors in the promotion and maintenance of good health. Health and nutritional status of an individual depends on the food they eat. The components of the diet must be chosen judiciously to provide all the nutrients needed in adequate amounts and proportions. A normal balanced diet must include daily foods from the various food groups in sufficient amounts to meet the needs of an individual. Selection of foods from the different food groups also results in variety in the diet, which not only ensures nutritional adequacy but also increases food acceptability. Food habits are an important part of our diet which affects the amount and type of food consumed and thus the nutritional status of the women. The diets of both the group tribal women were mainly based on cereals and deficient in vegetables and fruits. The low intake of these protective foods resulted in nutritional disorders. The clinical signs of malnutrition, anaemia and vitamin B-complex deficiencies were observed. Promoting healthy diets and lifestyles to reduce the burden of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases requires a multisectorial approach. The health and nutritional status of rural women who form the vulnerable group of India's population is far from satisfactory. In the rural areas of Gumla district adult tribal women, they work as homemakers, farmers, food providers, fuel gatherers and animal feeders. Keeping this in mind, the present study has been undertaken. The over all result of this study is that the nutritional status of the womens of both the block area is not so good. It is moderate and some nutritional correction is required. Even having good income, tribal people used to practice their old eating habits and old cooking methods. Thus, they must be provided with proper nutrition education programme and educate them about proper health, hygiene and improved cooking practices so that they can develop themselves and maintain their health in good condition.

Keywords

Comparative, Nutritional Status, Rural Areas, Adult Tribal Women, RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)

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Sheeth Toppo ¹

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1 P.G. Department of Home Science, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand), IN

Abstract

Like other society, tribal societies are also changing. Changes in tribal societies have taken place with the passage of time. The processes responsible for changes in tribal societies are hinduisation, Sanskritsation, christianisation, De sanskritisation, retribalisation, urbanisation, industrialisation westernization and modernisation. The processes of change have affected the tribal way of life positively as well as negatively. Christianity has brought education and development in tribal societies. The changes in tribal societies were brought in every sphere of life during the British rule. The process of westernization also brought some induced change. These processes influenced the life of tribal societies. These modernization process has also influenced the style of life of tribals, in our country. The main objectives of the study is to access the magnitude and Characteristics of Changing food pattern of tribal women of Jharkhand state with special reference to Gumla District which is influenced by a wide range of factors like agro climatic differences foods grown and availability. Beliefs, Customs and traditions influence the general Pattern of living in any community. Beliefs, in inherent and integral as they are in the cultural matrix acts as in visible force in translating Present ideas in to overt acts and customs. Objectives : (1) To know about the traditional food of tribal community and to compare them with modern aspect of food habit. (2) To know the perception of the tribal women about changing food pattern of tribal women. Study design : Stratified random sampling technique. Scale : Nominal and interval scale. Setting : Study was performed on Bharno Block. Village name : (i) Jura (ii) Dumbo Khakshi toil (iii) Peepar toil (iv) Boro. Gumla Block. Village name :- (i) Pugu nawa toil (ii) Raj Nagar (iii) Behra toil. The Sample 400 adult women (between 20 to 45 years of age) was randomly selected for the study. Method of data collection: Data will be collected from the respondents with the help of the interview schedule by personally interviewing the respondents and through observation technique. Result : The overall result of this study is that the ''Changing food pattern of tribal women of Jharkhand state with special reference to Gumla District'' is not so good or bad. It is moderate and some nutritional correction is required even having good income they used to practice their old eating habits and also old cooking methods. Thus they must be provided with proper nutrition education programme and educate them about proper health, hygiene and improved cooking practices so that they can develop themselves and maintain their health in good condition.

Keywords

Changing, Food Pattern, Tribal Women, Stratified Random Sampling Technique, Traditional Food, Modern Food.

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Sheeth Toppo ¹

Affiliations
1 P.G. Department of Home Science, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand), IN

Abstract

Women outnumber men in the area of malnutrition, illiteracy and wage inequality mostly due to an all round discriminations which a women has to face right from her birth not only in india but also in all patriarchal countries of the world and consequently suffer from a large number of health problems, both physical and psychological a women's destiny is guided by 3 Ds. viz., discriminination, disease and deaths; throughout her life, nay, even before birth. The research reported in this paper aims to study the comparative study on the health status of Oraon and Munda women in rural areas of Gumla Block. The main objectives of the study is to access the magnitude and Characteristics of dietary pattern and nutritional deficiencies of oraon and Munda women in rural areas of Gumla Block which is influenced by a wide range of factors like agro climatic differences foods grown and availability. Beliefs, Customs and traditions influence the general Pattern of living in any community. Beliefs, in inherent and integral as they are in the cultural matrix acts as in visible force in translating Present ideas in to overt acts and customs. Objectives : 1.To find out the anthropometric measurement consisting of weight, height and BMI. 2. To determine and compare the nutrient intake with the Recommended dietary allowances. 3.To examine the clinical Signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies. Study design : Longitudinal descriptive study. Setting: study was Performed on rural areas of Gumla Block in Jharkhand. Particparts: 200 adult, women (between 20 to 45 years of age) was randomly Selected for the Study. The food consumption of the subjects was recorded by 24 hour recall method for 3 consecutive days. From the actual consumption of foods daily by the respondents the energy, fat, protein, iron Calcium, B carotene and Ascorbic acid content was Calculated using food composition tables given by NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) ICMR Hyderabad, 2007. Study variables : Body mass Index (BMI), height, weight, dietary Pattern and nutritional deficiencies Statistical analysis:- Percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results : A comparative study was done to know the health status of oraon and Munda tribal women in Gumla block adult tribal women of all income group of rural Areas of Gumla District Jharkhand. Family monthly income, education, size, meal pattern, custom and traditions showed positive influence on nutritional status of people of all age groups in both tribal population. The subjects from Oraon tribal group showed lower intake of protein, and calorie as compared to Munda tribal group but both the groups showed lower intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate and calorie when compared with ICMR Recommended allowance. The prevalence of nutritional deficiency diseases found among these people indicated that the food consumed by them have poor quality or inadequate to meet their growing needs. The study revealed that there is a direct correlation exists between the adequacy of diet and socio-economic status. The over all result of this study is that the health status of the oraon and munda womens of Gumla block area is not so good. It is moderate and some nutritional correction is required. Even having good income, tribal people used to practice their old eating habits and old cooking methods.Thus they must be provided with proper nutrition education programme and educate them about proper health, hygiene and improved cooking practices so that they can develop themselves and maintain their health in good condition.

Keywords

Comparative, Health Status, Oraon, Munda, Rural Areas, Adult Tribal Women, RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance).

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