Nutrient adequacy of rural adolescent boys in Ludhiana District of Punjab
Kochhar, A.; Hira, C.K.; Balwinder Sadana; Kiran Grover; Mann, S.K.
Journal of Research, Punjab Agricultural University 32(1): 98-106
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0048-6019 Document Number: 264580
73 adolescent boys from farming families of 4 villages of Ludhiana District, Punjab state, India completed 24-h dietary recalls during summer and winter of 1989-1990. The boys belonged to very low, low, medium and high income groups. Cereals contributed 45.2-69.3% of total energy and 43.9-69.5% of protein and their contribution decreased with increasing income. Diets were deficient in energy, protein and iron but contained higher amounts of calcium and thiamin than ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) recommendations. Income significantly influenced energy, protein, iron, beta -carotene, riboflavin and ascorbic acid consumption; protein, iron, beta -carotene, riboflavin and ascorbic acid intake was greater (P<0.01) during the winter season.