Asian Journal of Home Science

Mani Mishra ¹, Shashi Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Nutritional status in children is most vulnerable during the weaning stages when both macro and micro nutrients may be insufficient to maintain growth and development. The pattern of supplementary feeding during the first year of life is increasingly recognized as important determinants of malnutrition. The present study was conducted leading the objective to fulfill the nutritional requirement of children in early years of life as it is the growing period of physical as well as mental development of children. The main point that should be considered while planning that one serving should fulfill 1/6 nutritional requirement. The recipe was analyzed in its nutrient content using AOAC method and the result showed the nutrient content of one serving of the recipe as compared to calculated. The nutrient comparison between calculated value and analyzed value of the supplement (A) showed that the analyzed value of moisture, protein, fat were 4.5, 6.6g, 8.9 g, respectively, that was as same as calculated. The carbohydrate and energy content were 37.2 g. 249.8 kcal, respectively. Nutrition composition of supplement (B) showed moisture, protein, fat 5.79g, 5.32g, 15.4 g, respectively. The carbohydrate and energy content were 35.39 gm. 250.16 kcal, respectively. Both planned supplements were low cost as the price for one serving was less than Rs. 5 The nutrient analysis showed that supplements were nutrient dense, having rich amount of energy, protein, fat those are essential for growth and development of children.

Keywords

Evaluation, Supplement, Low Cost Nutrient

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Mani Mishra ¹, Shashi Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap Universty of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The period of weaning is the one during which a child becomes accustomed to the change from a diet consisting solely of his or her mother's milk, to one totally devoid of it, may take a year or more and it is one of the most crucial period in a child's life. Weaning practices are influenced to a great extent by the socio-economic status, education, religion, knowledge, attitude and beliefs of mother about childcare. The present study was undertaken to assess weaning practices adopted by mothers in urban Udaipur, Rajasthan. Data on demography and socio-economic aspects were collected by interviewing total 50 lactating mothers randomly selected from three areas of Udaipur city. Weaning practices adopted by mothers shows that 30 per cent mothers did not feed colostrums to their children, it will effect nutritional status of children in later ages. 68 per cent mothers stop to feed milk because of insufficient milk, it indicates poor health status of mothers. In feeding pattern 16 per cent mothers did not sterilize bottles. Only 38 per cent mother sterilize bottle just after one feed. These improper practices will be harmful for child's health and hygiene. Supplementary food pattern shows that in semi-solid food 60 per cent mothers feed khichdi to their children. In ready to at eat food 36 per cent mothers have given biscuit to their children. Assessment indicates that mothers have to be educated about the importance of breast feeding, proper time to start weaning, advice against indulging in harmful feeding practice.

Keywords

Weaning Practices, Colostrum, Supplementary Food, Breast Feeding

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Mani Mishra ¹, Shashi Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Nutritional status in children is most vulnerable during the weaning stages when both macro and micro nutrients may be insufficient to maintain growth and development .The present study was undertaken to discover the prevalence of malnutrition among the children (6-12 months) Data on demography and socio-economic aspects were collected on a total of 50 children i.e. using interviewing their mother. Anthropometric measurements were taken to assess the nutritional status. All the measurements were taken following standard techniques. The major findings were as follows: Out of 50 respondents, the degree of malnutrition was higher mainly in boys rather than girls in case of weight for age, head and chest circumference. Classification based on height for age shows that out of 50 respondents most of the subjects 78 per cent were short heighted. only 22 subjects were in normal category. Similar result of some studies showed that more per cent of male subjects suffered from different grades of malnutrition than female subjects. Possible reasons may be that mothers are not giving proper attention to the child due to working outside. Mostly mothers left their children at Anganwadi centre. Mothers have to be educated about the importance of breast feeding, proper time to start weaning, advice against indulging in harmful feeding practice. A health and nutrition survey must be conducted at proper intervals.

Keywords

Malnutrition, Weaning, Infants

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Mani Mishra ¹, Shashi Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a broad-leafed herbaceous annual. It belongs to the family Polygonaceae, which is generally referred to as the buckwheat (Soral-OEmietana, 1987). Buckwheat has gained an excellent reputation for its nutritious qualities in the human diet. Its renewed popularity stems from its many bioactive components, which have been shown to provide various health benefits much sought after in natural foods (Eggum and Kreft et al., 1981). Convenience foods are a class of foods which impart convenience to the consumers by way of little or no requirements of major processing or cooking before their consumption. In the present study, consumer acceptability and market potential of convenience foods were assessed. Biscuit, Namkeen, Papad, Pasta, Idli mix were prepared through incorporation of buckwheat whole flour. Consumer acceptability and market potential were assessed through interview schedule. It was found that ready to eat foods as Biscuit and Namkeen were preferred more by consumers and shopkeepers as compared to ready to cook food and Idli mix.

Keywords

Convenience Foods, Ready to Eat, Assessment.

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