International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

Objective: Adolescence is a vulnerable period of life as health related behaviours that drive the major chronic degenerative diseases start or are reinforced during this time. Dietary habits of adolescents play a significant role in determining both their present and future health. The present study is an attempt to assess the impact of dietary habits on physical status among adolescents of Uttar Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study using a self administered questionnaire was carried out among 300 adolescents aged 10-19 years from prominent districts of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Prayagaraj, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Varanasi). The socio-demographic profile, anthropometric measurements (height & weight) and dietary habits using simplified dietary gap assessment tool recommeneded by ICMR/NIN were recorded. The physical status of the adolescents was categorized as per WHO-BMI. Based on their BMI, underweight, normal and overweight adolescents were identified. Chi-square test using SPSS 22 software was employed to assess the association between dietary habits and BMI status. Results: Overall, the adolescents reported poor dietary intakes; over one quarter (38%) reported not consumption of three main meals and (81.3%) reported skipping their regular meals. Nearly one third of the adolescents do not consume any servings of fruits daily. The results revealed that consuming junk food and buying eatables from street shops were considerably high in all the adolescents. More adolescents falling into the overweight/obese category were found to have poor eating habits, such as missing meals, consuming junk food, or buying eatables from street shops. Male adolescents were found to consume fruit and green leafy vegetables more often than female individuals. In general, boys consumed more nutrient-rich diets than girls. Conclusion: The adolescents reported poor food consumption patterns, and the poor dietary choices significantly impact the physical status of adolescents. The study findings highlight the need to develop strategies for promoting good nutrition and creating awareness to encourage healthy eating in adolescence.

Background and Aim: Women are the powerhouse of every household, filling many duties within the family. Lack of time and workload at workplace and home might have an impact on their health. They won't give proper attention to their diet and health. Therefore, present study was taken to assess the body mass index status of working women and homemakers in Indore city. Body Mass Index (BMI) is considered as a major determinant of health. Materials and Methods: A random sample of 150 women were chosen from Indore of age group between 25 - 35 years and comparison was done between these two groups. It is assumed that both study groups may have different job demands, resulting in various dietary choices. This can affect health status particularly in relation to obesity in women. Obesity, thyroid, diabetes, hypertension, and hormonal disorders were also identified as frequent concerns among Indore women. To collect data from the respondents, a self-administered questionnaire was created. Results: According to the findings of this study, the health condition of homemakers and working women differed substantially in terms of BMI. A BMI comparison revealed that most working women were overweight, whereas homemakers were normal weight. Conclusion: Conclusion were drawn healthier BMI, active lifestyle and better dietary habits were witnessed in homemakers as compared to working women.

Cancer is a complex and challenging illness that not only affects the physical well-being of individuals but also takes a toll on their psychological and emotional health. Hospitalized cancer patients, in particular, face unique stressors associated with the illness, treatment protocols, and the uncertainty of their prognosis. Recognizing the importance of addressing the holistic needs of cancer patients, therapeutic counseling has emerged as a valuable intervention in the healthcare setting. This literature review aims to explore existing research on the effects of therapeutic counseling on the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients. This article is a narrative review and the included article was retrieved from electronic data hubs: NCBI liberty only; Google scholar; ResearchGate and PubMed, published in previous 10 years in the English language only and synthesized by thematic analysis mathod. literature supporting the positive effects of therapeutic counseling on the psychological well-being and overall quality of life of hospitalized cancer patients. However, further research is needed to explore the optimal timing, frequency, and specific modalities of counseling interventions to maximize their benefits. Understanding the nuances of therapeutic counseling in the context of cancer care is crucial for healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for patients facing the complex challenges of cancer and hospitalization.

Goat milk from different European breeds is less fattened in the tropics than it is in temperate regions. Compared to other breeds, dwarf goat milk contains more fat, protein, and lactose. The five primary proteins in goat milk, α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, κ-casein, β-casein, and α 2-casein, have homolog’s that resemble cow equivalents quite a little. Goat milk lacks bovine βs1-casein, the protein most commonly present in cow's milk. Compared to bovine micelles, goat milk caseinate micelles lose β-casein more quickly and are less solvated and heat stable. They also contain increased inorganic phosphorus and calcium. Goat milk contains less orotic acid and N-acetyl neuraminic acid, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 than cow milk. It also has higher potassium and chloride levels. Three fatty acids capric, caprylic, and caproic have potent therapeutic effects that can help patients with a variety of ailments. Goat milk is good for preventing allergies, cancer, heart disease, and microbes. As the best source of nutrients in a well-balanced ratio, milk also helps the body through a variety of beneficial biological functions that enhance the digestive system, metabolic processes related to ingested nutrients, organ development, growth, and resistance to illness. Higher concentrations of selenium found in goat milk help regenerate blood platelets in patients with dengue illness. Goats are regarded as the poor man's animal and are thought to be the earliest domesticated animals. They were raised for their meat and milk. The closest thing in nature to the ideal diet is goat milk. It was once used to strengthen immunity. Fermented goat milk products containing live probiotic cells have a promising future in terms of their nutritional and therapeutic properties. Due to the presence of tiny lipid globules, goat milk is recognized for having superior digestion when compared to cow milk. Goat milk's ability to prevent cancer is attributed to its poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).