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Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Households Consuming Small Millets in Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Title Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Households Consuming Small Millets in Bengaluru, Karnataka
 
Creator Amrutha T
M G Chandrakanth
Chikkathimme Gowda H R
Mohanty, Amulya Kumar
Singha, Aruna Kumar
Bordoloi, Rajumoni
Biam, Kamni Paia
 
Subject Food consumption pattern,
Small millets
Nutrition
blood sugar
 
Description The study examined the dietary patterns and nutritional status of households during 2020. High-income group among urban households of the population showed more preference towards small millets consumption due to their perceived health benefits, but the population in rural regions had higher per capita consumption of small millets (2.2 kg/capita/month) as compared to urbanites(1.4 kg/capita/month). The research also highlighted that 57 percent of rural households integrated small millets into their cultural practices, whereas about 40 percent of urban households perceived that consumption of small millets managed to regulate their blood sugar level. Furthermore, the study found that small millets constituted 32 percent of total energy intake in case of rural households, compared to 20 percent in urban areas. Notably, 67 percent of urban households and 80 percent of rural households reported experiencing the health benefits of consuming small millets. With these insights, the study suggests policy measures to include small millets in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the Mid-Day Meal scheme. Additionally, it stresses upon the importance of disseminating information about the nutritional and health advantages of small millet consumption, aiming to encourage adoption in both rural and urban households.
 
Publisher Indian Society of Extension Education, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
 
Date 2024-04-06
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer reviewed Research Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJEE/article/view/143034
10.48165/IJEE.2024.60106
 
Source Indian Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 60 No. 1 (2024): Indian Journal of Extension Education; 30-34
2454-552X
0537-1996
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJEE/article/view/143034/53550
 
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