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Swati Yadav ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, S.k.rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study was carried out to develop an iron rich premix and its impact on haemoglobin (Hb) level of school going girls (n=50) of government Maharani Sr. Sec. School, Bikaner (Raj). Mean Hb of subjects were appeared to be 7.78 g/dl. Clinical investigation observed that 100 per cent subjects were suffering from anemia out of which 35 per cent of subjects were showing the signs of iron deficiency anemia like pale conjunctiva (46%) and pale nails (24%). The processed pearl millet flour, soybean flour, roasted Bengal gram flour, rice flakes powder, niger seed and lotus stem powder were incorporated to develop an iron rich premix. Later the biscuits were developed using these premix. An intervention was done for the subject in two groups i.e. experimental and control. Experimental group received iron rich biscuit with anola candy for 45 days and control group did not receive such supplementation. Intervention programme brought out the significant (P<0.05) mean increment in haemoglobin levels as 1.63g/dl in experimental group and nonsignificant increment noted for control group. Hence, the intervention was significantly effective for correcting iron deficiency anemia.

Keywords

Anemia, Premix, Iron,haemoglobin

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Paridhi Bijarnia ¹, Madhu Goyal ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ¹, Reema Rathore ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to develop cake and biscuit with sugar, sucralose, stevia leaf powder and stevia liquid extract. Organoleptic evaluation of cake and biscuit based on stevia leaf powder, stevia liquid extract, sucralose and sugar was carried out using nine point hedonic rating scale. Non-significant difference in mean overall acceptability scores was observed between sucralose and stevia liquid extract based samples with maximum scores for control samples. Stevia leaf powder based samples scored minimum. Biscuit samples could be stored at room temperature till 15 days with nonsignificant variations and thereafter the scores kept declining till two months, thereby falling in the category of "liked slightly to "disliked slightly". During storage the moisture content and CFU count of the products was found to be satisfactory.

Keywords

Biscuit, Cake, Stevia, Sucralose, Organoleptic Evaluation, Shelf-Life.

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Mamta ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ¹, Madhu Goyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Drumstick leaves (Moringa oleifera) was studied to develop technology for its powder to study the sensory evaluation of developed powder. Washed leaves were dried separately in mechanical tray drier, solar tray drier, open sun light and shade drying. The organoleptic evaluation of drumstick leaves powder samples revealed shade dried was best acceptable, hence was selected for further investigation.

Keywords

Drumstick, Drying, Leaves, Moringa oleifera.

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Shimla Meena ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ¹, Madhu Goyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

The food composition to guide food choices for better management and prevention of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Now a days most of people are consuming more refined flour or refined products, which are high in glycemic value, low in micronutrients and fibre. In India where cereals and pulses are the main sources of energy, whole grains consumption can be easily promoted through appropriate nutrition education. Diabetes is closely linked to diet and nutrition both with respect to its causation and management. All nutrition factors, either excess factor or cardohydrates, which contribute to higher intake of calories and enhance body weight have been etiologically associated with diabetes (Bamji et al., 2003). Present study was carried out to develop low glycemic composite flour for the Effective management of diebetes. The investigation was done to prepare composite flour useing Oat, Barley, Soybean, Bengal gram, Wheat and Pearl Millet in the ratio of 20:20:20:20:5:15. Nutrient analysis of control and developed composite flour revealed that moisture, crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, ash, total carbohydrate and total energy were estimated to be 5.6 and 6.3 per cent, 11.97 and 18.48 per cent, 3.27 and 6.05 per cent, 3.0 and 5.3 per cent, 1.4 and 2.3 per cent, 70.37 and 54.26 per cent and 385.8 and 349.7 kcal/100g, respectively. Results of nutritional analysis observed the highly significant difference in nutrient content of both control and experimental flours.

Keywords

Diabetes Mellitus, Composite Flour, Nutrient, Diet, Low Glycemic.

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Namrata Jain ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Bikaner (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Assessment of elderly nutritional status was conducted in Bikaner city. Three hundred elderly aged 60-70 years belonging to different economic groups were selected purposely from following centers - Geriatric Research and Care Centre P.B.M, Helpage India (N.G.O.), Senior Citizen Society, Associated Group of Hospitals and a common site i.e.: “Vradh Jan Bhraman Path” near Town hall, Bikaner. Information was gathered from elderly through interviewing them using standardized performa. Eighty nine per cent irrespective of male and female elderly were vegetarian, Information regarding food allergy shows that (95%) respondents did not feel any kind of allergy from certain food stuffs. 22 per cent of the elderly consume specific foods mostly in winter type of specific foods consumed were Ajwain, Danamethi, Sonth, Singhada, Gond, Till, Haldi, Khajoor, Anjeer, Kalimirch and Gur were consumed in form of Ladoos. Cereals consumed by subjects found to be 54.15 and 85.40 per cent of the balance diet, the pulse intake was 76.48 and 88.40 per cent of the suggested value given by NIN, (2010). Mean intake of green leafy vegetables suggested both male and females consumed similar amounts, the consumption of ischolar_mains and tuber was found to be very less and the mean daily consumption of other vegetable in elderly was 59.16 and 75.84 per cent of RDA for both the genders. Intake of fruits among elderly was only 37.30 and 38.76 per cent of the balance diet. Consumption of milk was higher than the recommended balance diets. The mean intake of fats and oils was 25.31 and 26.19 while sugar and jiggery were 18.50 and 18.57 which was comparable with recommended balance diet. The average daily intake of energy was found to be 67.02 and 81.12 per cent for male and female of the recommended dietary allowances (NIN, 2010). Protein intake among subjects was satisfactory, fat intake of elderly male and female was 49.06g and 47.53g, respectively, the intake of dietary fibre in both the group was very less. Calcium intake of the elderly male and female was about 74.58 and 74.60 per cent of the prescribed RDA, while per cent adequacy of iron intake depicts very less uptake for male (36.63%) and female (41.43%) elderly. The mean intake of vitamin C and  carotene was found almost similar for male and female [(36.73 mg and 36.58 mg) (2389.53ug and 2592.22ug)], respectively. Nutrients like energy, carbohydrate, fibre, calcium and iron had significant difference in consumption. The mean anthropometric measurements of elderly suggested weight of males and females was 71.77kg and 67.98kg, respectively which is more than the weight of a reference Indian man and women, height of male and females were found 163.80 cm and 156.43 cm, respectively and these values were less than the height of reference Indian man and women. The mean waist hip ratio of males and females was found to be 0.85 and 0.80 and the mean body mass index of male and females was noted to be 27.01 kg/m² and 27.91 kg/m² respectively. Majority of subjects were found in pre obese category.

Keywords

Nutritional Status.

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Aditi Upadhyay ¹, Vimla Dunkwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricutural University, Bikaner (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Rajasthan being a state of northern India is well known for its hyper arid partial irrigated agro-climatic zone. Along with vivid cultural practices this zone is a place arid horticulture which is suitable for cultivation of arid foods. Arid foods are nutrient dense foods especially micronutrients. Despite of such advantageous foods pre-school malnutrition is still prevailing in Rajasthan. A multi-staged cross-sectional study carried out in Bikaner east (a legislative constituency of Bikaner district situated in western Rajasthan) to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition among pre-school children (24- 71 months) studying in private and government schools of the district. Results revealed that out of 200 children belonging to private schools, 21 per cent were suffering from stunting, 55 per cent were wasted and 63 per cent were underweight. While children from government school (200) reported 49 per cent underweight children, 18 per cent stunting and 31 per cent were wasted. Obesity and overweight was also evident among the subjects. Dietary assessment showed that children were consuming adequate amount of milk and milk products, cereals, ischolar_mains and tubers but daily intake of fruits, green leafy vegetable and pulses was found to be low. Nutrient intake of iron, β-carotene, calcium, zinc and vitamin C was found to be low as compared to the daily nutrient recommendation for the age group. This implied that children may have micronutrient deficiencies which could be a serious issue. Results also points out the conclusion that rural influence, lower socio-economic condition, higher birth order, lower birth interval, maternal health, literacy level of parents, agricultural diversity and faulty feeding habits have adverse effects on nutritional status of children. Strategies should be implemented to educate parents and other child care givers to efficiently utilize the available food resources and nurturing practices to improve the nutritional status of their pre-school children.

Keywords

Pre-Schoolers, Malnutrition, Obesity, Stunting, Wasting, Underweight, Nutrients.

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