Author: Anupama C., Shwetha B.N., Jyothi R., Mallika Meti and Shreevani G.N.
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Deficiency of micronutrients is rampant that too, specially, among the poor people all over the world, where daily intake of calories is limited mainly to a few staple cereals. Rice is a major staple food in Kalyan Karnataka region, it occupies nearly 50-60 percent of meal plate in majority of the families. This study was undertaken in Raichur and Gangavatitaluks of Kalyan Karnataka region, to create awareness about healthy diets including all the nutrients and to enhance the nutritive value of the daily diets of predominant rice users by conducting demonstrations and hands on training programmes. A total of 88 subjects were given two consecutive training programmes and thirteen method demonstrations were conducted to show the nutrient enrichment of rice- based diets. Pretest and posttest results revealed considerable improvement in the knowledge and practice of nutritional enhancement of rice based foods in the daily diet by incorporating pulses, whole grains, sprouts, milk and milk products, fermented foods.
Diet, Meal, Nutrients, Micronutrients, Nutrition, Enrichment and Enhancement
Training and method demonstrations were effective in creating awareness and enhancing knowledge of women in rural areas regarding nutritional enhancement of their predominantly rice- based diets. Their knowledge regarding preparation of nutritionally rich foods was found increase considerably. Overall improvement in the dietary habit was observed in 63.63 percent of subjects which is noteworthy.
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