Effectiveness of Millet–Pulse–Groundnut Based Formulations in Improving the Growth of Pre-School Tribal Children in Telangana State, India
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- Reduction in Wasting, Stunting, and Underweight: The Millet–Pulse–Groundnut-based nutri-food intervention reduced the number of Severely Wasting (Weight-for-Height) pre-school children by 72.7%; Severely Stunting (Height-for-Age) pre-school children by 87.5; and Severely Underweight (Weight-for-Age) pre-school children by 94.7% among the tribal community in Telangana, India. The study underscored the positive impact of the Millet–Pulse–Groundnut-based nutri-food intervention on the children’s health parameters.
- Increased micronutrient bioavailability and dietary diversity: The formulation of malted millet–pulse–groundnut products improved the digestibility of carbohydrates and proteins, increasing the bioavailability of micronutrients.
- The success of the Millet–Pulse–Groundnut-based nutritional intervention highlights the effectiveness of using nutrient-dense, locally available millet-based food products to combat growth-related undernutrition in pre-school-aged children in underdeveloped tribal regions.
- The study emphasizes the need to expand school nutri-food interventions through targeted government programs, which could help achieve both national and global nutrition targets. Integrating millet into school feeding programs and public health initiatives can significantly enhance the health and development of children, especially in undernourished populations. This approach provides a sustainable and scalable solution to childhood malnutrition.
- Governments and policymakers can enhance existing food systems by supporting millet production and consumption through agricultural policies, public distribution systems, and market linkages. This ensures that nutrient-dense foods like millet are accessible to vulnerable populations, thereby improving food security and nutrition outcomes on a larger scale.
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Saikat, D.M.; Victor, A.-S.; Aravazhi, S.; Priyanka, D.; Anitha, S.; Tamilselvi, N.; Divya Nancy, G.; Harshvardhan, M.; Suchiradipta, B.; Nedumaran, S.; et al. Effectiveness of Millet–Pulse–Groundnut Based Formulations in Improving the Growth of Pre-School Tribal Children in Telangana State, India. Nutrients 2024, 16, 819. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060819
Saikat DM, Victor A-S, Aravazhi S, Priyanka D, Anitha S, Tamilselvi N, Divya Nancy G, Harshvardhan M, Suchiradipta B, Nedumaran S, et al. Effectiveness of Millet–Pulse–Groundnut Based Formulations in Improving the Growth of Pre-School Tribal Children in Telangana State, India. Nutrients. 2024; 16(6):819. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060819
Chicago/Turabian StyleSaikat, Datta Mazumdar, Afari-Sefa Victor, Selvaraj Aravazhi, Durgalla Priyanka, Seetha Anitha, Nedumaran Tamilselvi, Gaddam Divya Nancy, Mane Harshvardhan, Bhattacharjee Suchiradipta, Swamikannu Nedumaran, and et al. 2024. "Effectiveness of Millet–Pulse–Groundnut Based Formulations in Improving the Growth of Pre-School Tribal Children in Telangana State, India" Nutrients 16, no. 6: 819. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060819
APA StyleSaikat, D. M., Victor, A.-S., Aravazhi, S., Priyanka, D., Anitha, S., Tamilselvi, N., Divya Nancy, G., Harshvardhan, M., Suchiradipta, B., Nedumaran, S., Anitha, R., Roopa, B., Jyosthnaa, P., & Disha, B. (2024). Effectiveness of Millet–Pulse–Groundnut Based Formulations in Improving the Growth of Pre-School Tribal Children in Telangana State, India. Nutrients, 16(6), 819. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060819
