scholarly journals Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Enriched Balanced Weaning Food at Low Cost

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
Bhim Prasad Pulami ◽  
Surendra Katawal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Weaning Food ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Protein Energy

Due to wide spread poverty, low income and non-availability of nutritious foods there are rampant of nutritional disorders such as protein energy malnutrition (PEM), anemia, vitamin-A deficiency, iodine deficiency disorder among preschool children in developing countries. Main purpose of the study is to formulate low cost supplementary weaning food from locally available raw materials. Based on the sensory evaluation, formula-I was preferred as a best sample (p<0.05). Chemical analysis of formula-I had been performed and found to be 2.02% moisture, 11.72% crude protein, 20.58% crude fat, 3.11% total ash, 2.69% crude fiber, 59.88% carbohydrate (by difference), 471 Kcal/100 g energy (calculated), 870.15 mg/100g vitamin A (âcarotene; calculated), 11.86mg/100g iron, 275mg/100g calcium, 23.55mg/100g ascorbic acid, 35.6μg/100g iodine and 55% water absorbing capacity. The costing revealed the retail product price per kg as NRs. 71.20. J. Food Sci. Technol. Nepal, Vol. 6 (118-121), 2010 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jfstn.v6i0.8273

Global malnutrition

Parasitology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 121 (S1) ◽  
pp. S5-S22 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.S. STEPHENSON ◽  
M.C. LATHAM ◽  
E.A. OTTESEN
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Child Mortality ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Eastern Africa ◽  
South Central ◽  
Protein Energy

The four most important forms of malnutrition worldwide (protein-energy malnutrition, iron deficiency and anaemias (IDA), vitamin A deficiency (VAD), and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD)) are examined below in terms of their global and regional prevalences, the age and gender groups most affected, their clinical and public health consequences, and, especially, the recent progress in country and regional quantitation and control. Zinc deficiency, with its accompanying diminished host resistance and increased susceptibility to infections, is also reviewed. WHO estimates that malnutrition (underweight) was associated with over half of all child deaths in developing countries in 1995. The prevalence of stunting in developing countries is expected to decline from 36% in 1995 to 32·5% in 2000; the numbers of children affected (excluding China) are expected to decrease from 196·59millions to 181·92millions. Stunting affects 48% of children in South Central Asia, 48% in Eastern Africa, 38% in South Eastern Asia, and 13–24% in Latin America. IDA affects about 43% of women and 34% of men in developing countries and usually is most serious in pregnant women and children, though non-pregnant women, the elderly, and men in hookworm-endemic areas also comprise groups at risk. Clinical VAD affects at least 2·80million preschool children in over 60 countries, and subclinical VAD is considered a problem for at least 251millions; school-age children and pregnant women are also affected. Globally about 740million people are affected by goitre, and over two billions are considered at risk of IDD. However, mandatory salt iodisation in the last decade in many regions has decreased dramatically the percentage of the population at risk. Two recent major advances in understanding the global importance of malnutrition are (1) the data of 53 countries that links protein-energy malnutrition (assessed by underweight) directly to increased child mortality rates, and (2) the outcome in 6 of 8 large vitamin A supplementation trials showing decreases of 20–50% in child mortality.

scholarly journals A decade of nutrition research in Africa: assessment of the evidence base and academic collaboration

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1890-1897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Lachat ◽  
Dominique Roberfroid ◽  
Lien Van den Broeck ◽  
Natalie Van den Briel ◽  
Eunice Nago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Nutrition Research ◽  
Mesh Terms

AbstractObjectiveMalnutrition in Africa has not improved compared with other regions in the world. Investment in the build-up of a strong African research workforce is essential to provide contextual solutions to the nutritional problems of Africa. To orientate this process, we reviewed nutrition research carried out in Africa and published during the last decade.DesignWe assessed nutrition research from Africa published between 2000 and 2010 from MEDLINE and EMBASE and analysed the study design and type of intervention for studies indexed with major MeSH terms for vitamin A deficiency, protein–energy malnutrition, obesity, breast-feeding, nutritional status and food security. Affiliations of first authors were visualised as a network and power of affiliations was assessed using centrality metrics.SettingAfrica.SubjectsAfricans, all age groups.ResultsMost research on the topics was conducted in Southern (36 %) and Western Africa (34 %). The intervention studies (9 %; n 95) mainly tested technological and curative approaches to the nutritional problems. Only for papers on protein–energy malnutrition and obesity did lead authorship from Africa exceed that from non-African affiliations. The 10 % most powerfully connected affiliations were situated mainly outside Africa for publications on vitamin A deficiency, breast-feeding, nutritional status and food security.ConclusionsThe development of the evidence base for nutrition research in Africa is focused on treatment and the potential for cross-African networks to publish nutrition research from Africa remains grossly underutilised. Efforts to build capacity for effective nutrition action in Africa will require forging a true academic partnership between African and non-African research institutions.

scholarly journals Marker-assisted pyramiding of lycopene-ε-cyclase, β-carotene hydroxylase1 and opaque2 genes for development of biofortified maize hybrids

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagveer Singh ◽  
Shikha Sharma ◽  
Amandeep Kaur ◽  
Yogesh Vikal ◽  
Amandeep Kaur Cheema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Recurrent Parent ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Normal Maize ◽  
Micronutrient Malnutrition

AbstractMalnutrition affects growth and development in humans and causes socio-economic losses. Normal maize is deficient in essential amino acids, lysine and tryptophan; and vitamin-A. Crop biofortification is a sustainable and economical approach to alleviate micronutrient malnutrition. We combined favorable alleles of crtRB1 and lcyE genes into opaque2 (o2)-based four inbreds viz. QLM11, QLM12, QLM13, and QLM14 using marker-assisted backcross breeding. These are parents of quality protein maize versions of two elite hybrids viz. Buland and PMH1, grown in India. Gene-based SSRs for o2 and InDel markers for crtRB1 and lcyE were successfully employed for foreground selection in BC1F1, BC2F1, and BC2F2 generations. The recurrent parent genome recovery ranged from 88.9 to 96.0% among introgressed progenies. Kernels of pyramided lines possessed a high concentration of proA (7.14–9.63 ppm), compared to 1.05 to 1.41 ppm in the recurrent parents, while lysine and tryptophan ranged from 0.28–0.44% and 0.07–0.09%, respectively. The reconstituted hybrids (RBuland and RPMH1) showed significant enhancement of endosperm proA (6.97–9.82 ppm), tryptophan (0.07–0.09%), and lysine (0.29–0.43%), while grain yield was at par with their original versions. The dissemination of reconstituted hybrids holds significant promise to alleviate vitamin-A deficiency and protein-energy malnutrition in developing countries.

scholarly journals Dynamic Oral Texture Properties of Selected Indigenous Complementary Porridges Used in African Communities

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 221 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Makame ◽  
Tanita Cronje ◽  
Naushad M. Emmambux ◽  
Henriette De Kock
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Texture Properties ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Child malnutrition remains a major public health problem in low-income African communities, caused by factors including the low nutritional value of indigenous/local complementary porridges (CP) fed to infants and young children. Most African children subsist on locally available starchy foods, whose oral texture is not well-characterized in relation to their sensorimotor readiness. The sensory quality of CP affects oral processing (OP) abilities in infants and young children. Unsuitable oral texture limits nutrient intake, leading to protein-energy malnutrition. The perception of the oral texture of selected African CPs (n = 13, Maize, Sorghum, Cassava, Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP), Cowpea, and Bambara) was investigated by a trained temporal-check-all-that-apply (TCATA) panel (n = 10), alongside selected commercial porridges (n = 19). A simulated OP method (Up-Down mouth movements- munching) and a control method (lateral mouth movements- normal adult-like chewing) were used. TCATA results showed that Maize, Cassava, and Sorghum porridges were initially too thick, sticky, slimy, and pasty, and also at the end not easy to swallow even at low solids content—especially by the Up-Down method. These attributes make CPs difficult to ingest for infants given their limited OP abilities, thus, leading to limited nutrient intake, and this can contribute to malnutrition. Methods to improve the texture properties of indigenous CPs are needed to optimize infant nutrient intake.

PEMBERIAN L-ALANYL L-GLUTAMYL DENGAN ASUPAN TINGGI PROTEIN PADA PASIEN LUKA BAKAR LISTRIK 48% DERAJAT II-III

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Margherita Suppini Sumardi ◽  
Nurpudji A. Taslim ◽  
A. Yasmin Syauki
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Vitamin B1 ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Grade Ii

Luka bakar merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang paling sering ditemukan pada usia produktif. Data unit luka bakar rumah sakit di Indonesia menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan mortalitas. Pada luka bakar berat terjadi hipermetabolisme dan proteolisis yang tinggi sehingga diperlukan terapi nutrisi yang tepat dan dini. Dilaporkan kasus seorang laki-laki, 18 tahun dengan keluhan nafsu makan melalui oral menurun dengan diagnosis severe protein energy malnutrition, luka bakar listrik 48% grade II-III. Terapi nutrisi yang diberikan adalah diet energi 3350 kkal melalui oral dan parenteral dengan komposisi protein: karbohidrat: lemak = 14,3%: 50%: 35,7%. Diet dimulai dengan 40% lalu 80% dan 100% dari total energi (hari ke-III). Kebutuhan protein 2,0 g/kg/hari dengan suplementasi parenteral glutamin (13,46 g/hari). Suplementasi mikronutrien berupa zink 40 mg/24 jam, ekstrak ikan gabus 480 g/hari, vitamin B1 4 mg/8 jam, vitamin C 500 mg/12 jam, vitamin A 10.000 IU/24 jam. Perbaikan balans nitrogen dari -7,7 menjadi +5,36. Albumin dan protein total mengalami perbaikan dari 2, 4 g/dl menjadi 3,5 g/dl dan 6,8 g/dl menjadi 6,8 g/dl. Penyembuhan luka terjadi dengan baik (inflamasi-repair dan remodeling) selama tiga puluh tiga hari masa perawatan. Kesimpulan: suplementasi glutamin dengan asupan tinggi protein dapat mempercepat penyembuhan luka, dan mencegah mortalitas pada pasien luka bakar berat.

scholarly journals Nutritional enhancement of Ghanaian weaning foods using the orange flesh sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas)

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (65) ◽  
pp. 9236-9256
Author(s):  
EA Bonsi ◽  
◽  
WA Plahar ◽  
R Zabawa ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Consumer Acceptability ◽  
Weaning Food ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Weaning Foods ◽  
Maize Meal ◽  
Β Carotene

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem in Ghana. Research on the orange flesh sweet potato root has been given prominence because of its high β - carotene content as a means to enhance the nutritive value and vitamin A content of the traditional diets of Ghanaian children as a long -term intervention towards combating VAD. Two Ghanaian cereal -legume weaning foods: roasted maize- soy blend and fermented maize -soy blend were added to Orange Flesh Sweet potato (O FS) flour from the variety, Beauregard, to develop four weaning food formulations . To each product formulation preparation, 25% and 50% OFS flour was added to the basic cereal - legume meals , and mixed thoroughly. The four weaning formulations were evaluated for chemical composition, sensory characteristics and consumer acceptability. All samples had a range of protein (12.1% - 15%), fat (4.8% - 6.4%), carbohydrate (71.1% – 75.1%), energy (380 - 390 kcal/100g) and minerals (calcium, iron and phosphorus) to ensure good nutrient density, while the moisture content was low (5.3% - 6.1%) for storage stability. The contribution of β -carotene ( 55.18 –115.55 ug/g) by the OFS in the formulations further enhanced the nutritive value of all the blends and is enough to meet the daily β -carotene needs of the children ( 1-6 yrs of 400 -450ug/100g). A higher level of β -carotene was seen in the roasted maize meal weaning foods which make s them a better potential blend for combating VAD. Also, sensory evaluation of the products indicated the highest consumer acceptability score (87%) for the roasted maize meal porridge formulation containing 25% OFS . It is, therefore , concluded that OFS flour has the potential to be used at 25% replacement level in the soy- fortified roasted maize meal formulation, and OFS is a useful ingredient with the potential to improve the β -carotene or vitamin A content of such formulations . This will help alleviate vitamin A deficiency of children in Ghana and other countries with similar problems . It is , therefore, recommended that the orange flesh sweet potato flour be used by mothers as an entry point for enhancing the traditional weaning food preparations .

scholarly journals Prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among school going adolescents of Vadodara, Gujarat, India: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1767
Author(s):  
Ashish Shamjibhai Bhalsod ◽  
Nisarg N. Dave ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Complex Deficiency ◽  
Fatty Acid Deficiency

Background: Adolescent constitutes over 23% of the population in India. Critical development occurs during adolescence period. Growth spurt and increase in physical activity during adolescent period increases the nutrition and health needs of the adolescent. Objective was to study prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among school going adolescents of Vadodara city, Gujarat.Methods: The study was carried during period from September 2018 to August 2019. After taking the permission of principals of 3 schools and consent of the parents of adolescents, 511 adolescents from 3 schools of Vadodara city were examined for signs of various nutritional deficiencies. The data was collected by predesign, pretested proforma and analyzed using SPSS 17.0 (Trial Version).Results: Out of total 511 adolescents 253(49.5%) were female. Mean age of the study adolescents was 15.6±1.81 years. Maximum numbers of the adolescents were in the age group of 10-14 years (60.3%). Mean age of female and male adolescents was 15.2±1.71 years and 15.6±2.01 years respectively. The study revealed that vitamin A deficiency was present in 38(7.4%) adolescents. Vitamin B complex deficiency signs were seen in 112(21.9%) adolescents. Vitamin C deficiency signs were seen in 43(8.4%) adolescents. Protein Energy Malnutrition was observed in 52(10.1%) adolescents. Essential fatty acid deficiency was observed in 56(10.9%) adolescents.Conclusions: High prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among these adolescents needs great attention and health education.

Model Design and Numerical Simulation for Plastic Recycle Machine

2019 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
pp. 489-498
Author(s):  
Ngo Anh Phuong ◽  
Ho Thanh Tung ◽  
Phan Tan Huy ◽  
Thomas Guidat ◽  
Thanh T. Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Screw Conveyor ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Hydraulic Pressure ◽  
Product Price ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Small Machine ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Potential Risks

One of the biggest environmental challenges of Vietnam is plastic wastes without recycling such as bottle, cans, plastic bag. The Vietnamese government have recognized these problems and called the reforming campaign to develop the sustainable technology to re-producing the wasted plastic. Thus, this research aims to contribute to deal with the issue by designing a plastic recycling machine. To satisfy domestic market of over 120 units at the first time, this research attempted to make a small machine at a low cost, but its throughput still reaches about 8kg plastic/hour and it can run within 16 consecutive hours a day. Hence, most of components is expected to be supplied by local vendors. As the result, the product price as well as maintenance cost is anticipated to be reduced. With the aim to produce the automated machine can incorporate continuous raw materials flow and at the same time move melted plastic in screw conveyor as defined by the regulation of the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) with timer to detect a velocity of melted plastic which come out from a nozzle of the screw conveyor and go to a mold. The hydraulic pressure, then, applies force to compressing and forming products. There are potential risks that can happen in fact, to deal with them. That is a reason Computer aid engineering and Finite element method modeling were conducted to make sure the force pressed in mold sufficiently and controlled the thickness of production as customer requirements.

Sustaining Nutrition Security in Africa under Changing Socio-Economic

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O. Igbedioh
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Structural Adjustment ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Real Income ◽  
African Countries ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Adoption And Implementation

The adoption and implementation of the structural adjustment programme (SAP) in the 1980's by many African countries as a strategy for economic recovery has increased the magnitude of hunger and protein-energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency and anaemia. In addition population growth rate has continued to outstrip the food supply at a time when real income value has fallen, thereby diminishing further the access of the poor to nutritious food. Even though Africa's present food supply situation is inadequate and in some cases unsustainable it is reassuring to note that Africa can feed itself provided the potential of doing so is mobilized and sustained. This paper proposes and highlights strategies for the development of a nutrition strategy and nutrition education programmes with emphasis on nutrition programmes which benefit the vulnerables. The paper further proposes that specific policies should be targeted at the poor while instituting food subsidies schemes for those who are most at risk nutritionally.

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