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Nemnun Hoihaokip ¹, Sonika Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the trends of fast food consumption among adolescent in Ludhiana. In a crosssectional survey, 120 undergraduate students with equal proportions of boys and girls were randomly selected from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and recruited to participate in this study. The study was carried out using selfdesigned and pre-tested questionnaire to analyze the fast food consumption pattern of respondents. Twenty-four-hour diet recall and a face-to-face interview food questionnaire were performed. The study revealed that daily consumption of fast foods was higher among boys as compared to girls. Burger, Manchurian, Noodles, Pizza, Patty and Samosa were the frequently consumed fast foods amongst college students. The data revealed that 42.5 per cent college students i.e. 46.7 per cent boys and 38.3 per cent girls consumed fast foods on daily basis. About 31.7 per cent of the subjects i.e. 30 per cent boys and 33.3 per cent girls consumed fast food twice/ thrice a week. While 10.8 per cent respondents consumed fast foods weekly i.e. once week and 15 per cent consumed fast food fortnightly. The contribution of fast foods towards the total energy, protein, carbohydrate and fat was 17.82±2.8, 14.1±3.9, 12.3±6.2 and 23.82±5.9 per cent, respectively. Thus indicating a high consumption of fast foods among college students.

Keywords

Adolescents, Fast Food Consumption Pattern, Twenty-Four Hour Diet Recall, Frequency of Consumption, Contribution to Major Nutrients.

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Anil Kumar Chauhan ¹, Sonika Sharma ¹, Ankit Sagar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Medical Microbiology, Combined Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuanawala, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), IN

Abstract

Different strain of Lactobacilli spp. were isolated from fresh cow dung and designated as A1 to A10. Selected Lactobacillus isolates were then inoculated with different nutritional sources like MRS broth, Packed milk, Sugarcane juice, Mousammi juice and MRS broth + Sugarcane juice and MRS + Mousammi juice. Their antagonistic effect was tested against three selected pathogenic bacteria namely S. aureus, E. coli and Pseudomonas spp. The result clearly showed that some isolates when inoculated with MRS broth + sugarcane juice inhibited the growth of pathogenic strains in varying degree. Isolate A-6 and A-10 were found to be more effective in reducing growth of all three pathogenic species from 10 to 30 mm. Other isolates (A1 and A2) from the same source, were effective against E. coli and Pseudomonas spp. with a zone of inhibition of 15 to 10, respectively but no zone of inhibition was seen against S.aureus.

Keywords

Cow Dung, Lactobacillus, Probiotic.

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Manpreet Kaur ¹, Sonika Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Pumpkin seeds are nutritionally dense food but commonly discarded as waste. Keeping in view the economic and nutritional benefits of pumpkin seeds, the products supplemented with them can be incorporated in daily diet to enhance the nutritional status of people. Due to the high prevalence of malnutrition and iron deficiency anaemia in children and women, the present study was aimed at the development and nutritional evaluation of food products supplemented with pumpkin seeds. Food products namely Laddoo, Panjeeri and Mathi were developed using standardized recipes with different levels of pumpkin seed flour in raw and roasted form. These products were organoleptically evaluated by a trained panel of 12 judges using nine point hedonic rating scale. Nutritional evaluation was also carried out to draw comparison between the developed products and its control (0% supplementation) counterpart. Results revealed that 30% supplementation of pumpkin seed flour (raw and roasted) in all the products is most acceptable. The supplemented products were found to have higher protein (8.97 to 12.07%), fat (31.55 to 45.56%), fibre (2.04 to 3.21%), ash (1.69 to 2.55%), iron (2.50 to 3.29 mg/100 g) and zinc (1.45 to 2.08 mg/100 g) content as compared to the control (0% supplementation). Moreover addition of pumpkin seed flour resulted in significant increase in the total carotenoid content (0.090 to 0.370 meq/kg) and antioxidant activity (59.10 to 74.20%) of the supplemented products.

Keywords

Malnutrition, Pumpkin Seed, Supplemented Products, Organoleptic Evaluation, Nutritional Analysis.

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Sunita Shukla ¹, Sandhya Rai ², Sonika Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor and Head, Department of MBA, ITS Engineering College, Greater Noida, IN
2 Associate Professor, IILM Graduate School of Management, Greater Noida, IN
3 Assistant Professor, IILM Graduate School of Management, Greater Noida, IN

Abstract

Traditional lecture style of teaching is the most common and popular in higher education courses across the world even in 21st century. Students and teachers both are familiar with the traditional lecture method and are generally comfortable with this syle. In the technology driven knowledge economy, innovative learning approaches are being introduced. This has evolved new system of teaching and learning in education such as flipped classroom system where the pre-learning materials like online audio, video and readings are shared in advance. Students prepare themselves using these materials prior to coming to the class thus in the class time, they can participate in discussions, hands on application, problem solving through games and other engaging and collaborating activities. In this type of setup, the role of the teacher/instructor changes from deliverer of contents to guiding students through a series of engaging and experiential-learning activities. During the course, students learn how to find answers for questions, they participate in group learning, problem solving thus develop analytical skills. The present research attempts to understand the student’s perspective regarding flipped classrooms. Students being an important stakeholder, this research considers their perspections as the crucial element. This study is conducted amongst students studying in management colleges located in the National Capital Region (NCR) with a sample size of 211 respondents.

Keywords

Flipped Classroom, Learning Material, Learning.

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