Contribution of indigenous foods towards nutrient intakes and nutritional status of women in the Santhal tribal community of Jharkhand, India.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The indigenous food environment, dietary intake and nutritional status of women in the Santhal tribal community of Jharkhand were assessed. Contribution of indigenous foods to nutritional status and nutrient intakes was explored.

Design

Exploratory cross-sectional study with a longitudinal dietary intake assessment component. Household and dietary surveys were conducted to elicit information on socio-economic and demographic profile and food consumption patterns at household level. A 24 h dietary recall for two consecutive days (repeat surveys in two more seasons) and anthropometric assessments were carried out on one woman per household.

Setting

Households (n 151) with at least one woman of reproductive age in four villages of Godda district of Jharkhand, I

SUBMITTER: Ghosh-Jerath S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4988270 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature