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• Mono Sodium Glutamate as a Substitute for Sodium Chloride in Indian Diets

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Authors

S. Premakumari ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹, M. Amirthaveni ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore – 641 043, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 50, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 1-7

Abstract

Glutamate in the free form is abundantly found in all natural foods and it has been used as a flavour enhancer for more than thousand years across the world. It is a multifunctional amino acid. Around 50g of glutamate is synthesised in the body and 20 to 40 g is obtained from the food every day. In the central nervous system glutamate is the dominant excitatory neurotransmitter as it regulates several neuronal related functions in the body. Human and animal studies indicate that glutamate is the major oxidative fuel for the gut and the dietary glutamate is extensively metabolised by the intestine.

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• Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effect of Selected Gourd Vegetables on Type II Diabetics

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Authors

D. Radhapriya ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore - 641043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 49, No 11 (2012), Pagination: 507-515

Abstract

India is a large developing country with diverse people, religion and diets. Over the last decade, economic transition in India has brought forth vast changes in lifestyle, which is primarily reflected in the nutritional transition. It is a mere coincidence that India is also witnessing a steady increase in the prevalence of diabetes.

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• Dietary Pattern and Energy Balance among Adults with Cardiovascular Diseases

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Authors

S. Sugasri ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 48, No 8 (2011), Pagination: 323-333

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Cardiovascular diseases have now emerged as the number one kliler in indla. A six foid increase in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases is seen in urban India In the last five decades and a doubling in the prevalence Is seen In rural India In the last three decades', The risk factors of cardiovascular diseases are also on the rise as evidenced by a number of community surveys, in different regions of India, The number of 'hypertensive' Individuals Is expected to raise from 118 million In 2000 to 214 million in 2025 worldwide.

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• Nutritive Value and Anti Nutritional Factors in Fruit Peels and Seeds

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Authors

U. K. Lakshmi ¹, K. Gomathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore-641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 48, No 5 (2011), Pagination: 181-186

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India is the second major producer of fruits and vegetables and ranks next to Brazil and China in the world. It contributes to 10 and 14 per cent of world fruit and vegetable production respectively. Out of the total production of fruits only 20 per cent is processed.

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• Impact of Different Intervention Strategies on Selected Obese Children of Coimbatore City

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Authors

C. A. Kalpana ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹, S. Radha Devi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 47, No 5 (2010), Pagination: 179-187

Abstract

The major nutrition issues among children and adolescents have shifted from nutrient deficiency diseases, common in the first half of the 20th century, to concerns today about over consumption, poor dietary quality and poor food choices. Among the nutritional problems, obesity is now reaching epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries and is affecting not only adults but also children and adolescents.

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• Effect of Cloves and Turmeric on Hyperlipidemic Diabetics

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Authors

R. Balasasirekha ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 47, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 129-136

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Spices derived from ischolar_mains, barks, buds and fruits of plants have been used to preserve food, enhance their flavour and as remedies for a long list of ailments. Both herbs and spices referred as herbal remedies are excellent antioxidants, which work to neutralize the attack by free radicals against the body. Spices contain phytonutrients, which may prevent the mutation of healthy cells into cancerous cells.

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• Nutritional Profile of Selected overweight and Obese School Going Children of Coimbatore City

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Authors

C. A. Kalpana ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - 641043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 46, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 91-100

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Childhood obesity is a complex condition that results from an imbalance of energy intake and expenditure. The adipose tissue mass is enlarged out of proportion to other body tissues in this condition. In normal growth, the greatest level of fatness (-25%) occurs at the age of six months. In lean children, the fat ceil size decreases. However, this decrease does not occur in obese children. Recent data from the World Health Organization revealed that the prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide is 16.5 per cent and in India it accounts to 12.4 per cent in boys and 9.9 per cent in girls. According to Knoon, the prevalence rates of overweight end obesity among children in India are 12.8 and 10.3 per cent respectively. An obesogenic environment which encourages excess food intake plays a crucial role in the epidemic of childhood obesity and eating disorders.

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• Value Addition in Biscuits Using Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

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Authors

L. Uthira ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore - 641 014, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashiligam University for Women, Coimbatore -641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 46, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 14-18

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Whey is the by product obtained during transformation of milk into coagulated products like channa, cheese and paneer. Modern Membrane Technologies in vogue help in economical retrieval of proteins as whey protein concentrates which have good solubility, low viscosity and possess foaming, emulsifying, gelling and water binding properties.

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• Development and Evaluation of a Health Mix Based on Banana Powder

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Authors

S. Janagi ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 45, No 8 (2008), Pagination: 313-319

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India has made a fairly good progress on the horticulture map of the world with a total annual p roduction of fruits and vegetables touching over 131 million tonnes during 1998-99. The horticulture crops cover about eight percent of the total area contributing to 20 percent of the gross agricultural output in the country'. India is the largest producer of banana in the world with a total area of approximately 4.9 lakh hectares under cultivation with a production of 16.91 million metric tonnes.

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• Book Review

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U. K. Lakshmi

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 45, No 9 (2008), Pagination: 392-393

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Book Review Title:

* Advances in Thermal and Non-Thermal Food Preservation.

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• Development and Evaluation of Vegetable Based Antioxidant Mixes

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U. K. Lakshmi ¹, B. Kohila ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore-641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 44, No 10 (2007), Pagination: 471-475

Abstract

From warding off heart disease to reducing degeneration of the brain and eyes, talk of the health benefits of antioxidants are quite common today. Antioxidants work by neutralizing highly reactive and destructive free radicals. Consumption of antioxidants helps to provide the body with increasing capacity to neutralize harmful free radicals.

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• Effect of Periconceptional Counseling on Serum Folate Levels of Women Planning Pregnancy

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Authors

S. Ponne ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Maharaja College for Women, Perundurai - 638 052, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 44, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 124-131

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Adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy has greater potential for a long term health impact than it does at any other time. A woman who has been well nourished before conception begins her pregnancy with reserves of several nutrients so that the needs of the growing foetus can be met without affecting her health. Infants who are well nourished in the womb, have an enhanced chance of entering life in good physical and mental health.

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• Book Review

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U. K. Lakshmi

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 43, No 9 (2006), Pagination: 412-413

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Book Review Title:

* Vitamin and Mineral Requirements in Human Nutrition.

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• Incidence of Neural Tube Defects in Erode Town

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Authors

S. Ponne ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Maharaja College for Women, Perundurai - 638 052, IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 43, No 7 (2006), Pagination: 272-281

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Women need to attain good nutritional status before, during and after pregnancy to optimize maternal health and reduce the risk of birth defects and chronic disease in their children in later adulthood. Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are the most common congenital malformation in Indian population. NTD has been the subject of more studies than any other congenital anomaly not only because of the ease with which this disorder can be detected, but also because of their importance as a cause of fetal death and malformation where strong interaction between environmental and genetic factors in causation has been documented.

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• Incorporation of Dehydrated Plantain and Drumstick Flowers into Recipes and their Acceptability

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Authors

U. K. Lakshmi ¹, D. Radha Priya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 42, No 7 (2005), Pagination: 300-307

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Plant foods play an important role in the diet as they provide essential micronutrients and minerals. Among the various parts of the plant, vegetable flowers play an important role with good nutrients and therapeutic values by acting as a stimulant, tonic, diuretic and cholagogue (an agent causing increased bile secretion). Drumstick flowers were used in treating cold and anaemia and reported to contain powerful antibiotic pterygospermin which has fungicidal properties. Plantain flowers help in increasing the progesterone hormone which reduces excessive bleeding and menstruation problems.

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• Book Review

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U. K. Lakshmi

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 41, No 9 (2004), Pagination: 405-405

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Book Review Title:

* Dairy Technology-Principles of Milk Properties and Processes.

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• Impact of NSS Programme on the Nutritional Status of Preschool Children

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Authors

U. K. Lakshmi ¹, T. Padma Priya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 41, No 6 (2004), Pagination: 229-240

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In India, most of the children are below acceptable levels of nourishment and about half of oil child deaths are associated with malnutrition and disease. The problems which contribute to malnutrition, include poverty, illiteracy, lack of knowledge about nutrition and health among parents, unhygienic environment and infection. Malnutrition is thus a multifaceted problem requiring a variety of intervention measures for its control. As an important strategy to overcome malnutrition. Government of India has formulated the ICDS programme to increase the survival rate and enhance the health, nutrition and learning opportunities of preschool children and their mothers.

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• Effect of Supplementation of Cynodon dactylon [Arugampul) Juice/Powder on Anaemic Pregnant Women (20-30 Years)-Part II

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Authors

D. Srihareni ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 38, No 10 (2001), Pagination: 326-337

Abstract

A common grass of tropics, Cynodon dactylon has captured the attention in the arena of medicine. "Bermuda grass" or "Bahama grass" as it is called in English and "Doob" in Hindi, is useful in treating many incurable ailments among poor communities and has the properties of purifying the blood and even increasing the blood volume.

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• Effect of Supplementation of Cynodon dactylon (Arugampul) Juice/Powder on Anaemic Pregnant Women (20-30 Years)

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Authors

D. Srihareni ¹, U. K. Lakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 38, No 9 (2001), Pagination: 281-291

Abstract

Pregnancy is a normal physiological process and adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy has a long-term health impact. Raman specifies that poor food intake, social and cultural taboos, low income, teenage pregnancy, ignorance about family planning methods, high infant mortality, repeated and closely spaced pregnancies, deprive the pregnant women of her nutritional reserves.

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• Nutritional Profile of Selected Mine Workers

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Authors

U. K. Lakshmi ¹, B. Gayathri ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN

Source

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 34, No 4 (1997), Pagination: 95-98

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Industrial workers constitute a vital segment of our population in view of their significant contribution to the national income. Industrial workers have increased in number from a mere 5 lakhs in 1950 to 92 lakhs in 1985 which is a good measure of our industrial development.

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