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Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Impact of fortified wheat flour with moringa leaf for the improvement of nutritional status of farm women of district Hamirpur (U.P.)

Author(s):
Phool Kumari and Md. Mustafa
Abstract:
In reality, the majority of the world’s population such variety in food is unaffordable or seasonally unavailable. The Moringa supplementation is very simple and readily available solution to overcome malnutrition problem. The leaves of the Moringa tree are a superb source of vitamin A, leaves are rich in vitamin and also as rich source of B-complex vitamin and other minerals. The leaves also are an impressive source of calcium protein and potassium). The percentage of population from anaemia in the age group 5-9 years is higher than across 6-59 months but lower across 10-17 year group in Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh. In this view KVK, Hamirpur conducted on-farm trial to assess the effective supplementation of fortified wheat flour for improvement of nutritional status of Farm Women. Multi-grain flour (wheat 70%) + (Chick pea 20%) + (Barley 10%) +5 gm Moringa leaf powder /person/ day was provided for 180 days. The analysis of data revealed that supplementation of Multi-grain flour which consist Protein 15-16.5 gm/100gm, Iron 4.0 – 4.2 mg/100 gm. Where as in farmer’s practice consume only wheat flour consist Protein 11.1 gm/100gm, Iron 2.7 mg/100 gm. It was found that consumption of Fortified wheat flour till 180 days, increased Haemoglobin level 17.74% as well as BMI 5.65%. Taste and colour was also preferred by most of the farm women.
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How to cite this article:
Phool Kumari and Md. Mustafa. Impact of fortified wheat flour with moringa leaf for the improvement of nutritional status of farm women of district Hamirpur (U.P.). The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2022; 11(11S): 247-250.

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