Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Meenakshi Mathur
Jai Narain Vyas University, India
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nutr Food Sci
Advancing age is associated with a remarkable number of changes in body composition, including reduction in lean body mass, increase in body fat, decreased physical activity, decreased energy intake which may be associated with physiological functions that affect metabolism, nutrient intake, and risk of disease. Therefore, a study was undertaken to assess the acceptability of nutraceutical mixtures and also to observe the affectivity of these three interventions by anemic and undernourished geriatric patients in two nursing homes of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, during the health check-up camp. Three nutraceutical mixtures were prepared, tested on organoleptic and organosensory evaluation using Hedonic scale. Preparation method of nutraceuticals mixture was demonstrated to all the patients and their attendants during the camp. A lecture was also arranged by a dietitian on �??Smart Aging�?�. Majority of the geriatric patients were under the age group of (60-69) years. The meal they eat was simple, they were all vegetarian, and the diet was cereal based and wheat as staple. Consumption of fruits, flesh food, egg, nuts, and oil seeds were low. Out of 28 geriatric patients, majority of them, i.e., 18 patients (64.28%) were detected anemic, who had hemoglobin less than 9 g/dl, the rest, and 10 patients had Hb between 10-14 g/dl. They were distributed the recipe folder and also a copy of the lecture which was delivered by the dietitian. They were convinced about the three formulas: Amylase rich food (ARF) which is commonly suggested as weaning food; protein and fiber supplement (PFS) through germination trying to enhance iron and B-complex vitamins and adding soybean to improve protein quality; green veg pulp (GVP) which is again rich in iron, other minerals and vitamins. This project is still on going. Randomly, 10 respondents were post tested for hemoglobin and it was observed that the hemoglobin level was slightly improved (0.5-1.5 gms/dl) after one month time.