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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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    Nutritional and Functional Quality of Optimized Foxtail Millet Vermicelli
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2016-06) Reddy, Vanishree B.; Karakannavar, Sarojani J.
    Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is one of the most important food crops of semi arid tropics, originated from China and now planted all over the world. It is the second-most widely planted species of millet. Nutritionally, foxtail millet consist of 10-12 per cent protein, 351 K cal energy per 100 g, 2.29-2.7 per cent lysine, 0.59 per cent thiamine, 4-5 per cent fat and 17.62 per cent dietary fiber. Vermicelli is considered as one of traditional Indian food item as it is based on sound foundation of culture, custom and consumed by people over long time. Vermicelli is commonly consumed pasta product liked by people of all walks of life, irrespective of age and changing lifestyles. Hence, an attempt was made to develop value added foxtail millet based vermicelli. Optimization of flour was done at three different proportions viz., 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3. Trials of optimization indicated that, the production procedure was highly acceptable for 1:1 proportion because of good extrusion and less wastage. Developed vermicelli were evaluated for cooking quality, sensory parameters, nutritional composition, storage quality and consumer acceptance. The results indicated that foxtail millet vermicelli exhibited good cooking quality by resulting in increased cooked weight and cooked volume. The overall acceptability of 1:1 vermicelli was 8.00 which was significantly higher than the control vermicelli (7.68). Nutrient analysis revealed that, protein, fat, ash and crude fiber contents of developed foxtail millet vermicelli was 15.42, 0.55, 1.05 and 0.28 per cent respectively with high dietary fibre content 20.96 per cent (soluble- 4.10 % and insoluble- 16.86 %). There was no significant changes observed in physical characteristics of vermicelli during storage. However, from fourth month of storage the overall acceptability scores of foxtail millet vermicelli declined significantly. Hence foxtail millet vermicelli was found to be acceptable up to three months. Developed vermicelli was better accepted and preferred by the consumers.
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    Development and Quality Evaluation of Minor Millet Based Innovative Food for Health Security of Elderly
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2015-09) Takhellambam Ranjita Devi; Chimmad, Bharati
    An investigation was undertaken to know food preferences of free living elderly, in and around Dharwad; to process and evaluate quality of ready to cook (RTC) millet flakes and food mix for elderly; to assess consumer acceptability and storage quality of the RTC millet flakes and the food mix and to study the impact of dietary intervention of the food mix among elderly. Variation in food preference of elderly across gender, age, location, education, occupation and income levels was observed. Health status of majority of the elderly was moderately affected. Dietary pattern and food problems varied. Physico-functional parameters of millets and flakes varied for the selected millets viz., little (Panicum miliare), proso (Panicum miliaceum), barnyard (Echinochloa frumentacea L.) and ragi (Eleusine coracana L.). The developed RTC millet flakes were small, irregular in shape and size, dry, crisp and light. Variation in flake recovery, physico-functional, cooking properties and nutrient composition was observed. In vitro protein and starch digestibility of 56.8 to 70.7 per cent and 44.39-62.29glucose/min with in vitro glycemic index of 63.2 to 73.0 was observed among the millet flakes. Avalakkis of all RTC millet were acceptable in terms of appearance (6.25-8.37), color (6.12-8.62), texture (6.00-8.50), taste and flavour (6.37-8.50) and overall (5.87-8.37). However, little millet avalakki was highly accepted with storability of four months and was microbially safe. Food mix based on RTC little millet flakes developed for elderly recorded 9.83g protein, 1.26g fat, 20.80g total dietary fiber, 50.56g carbohydrate, 253kcal energy and 27.17mg iron. The food mix recorded in vitro protein and starch digestibility of 60.90 per cent and 34.99mg glucose/min, respectively and exhibited in vitro glycemic index of 58.92. Consumer acceptability of food mix was excellent, possessed storability of six months and was microbially safe. Dietary intervention of the food mix among elderly revealed significant reduction in total cholesterol (14.93%), LDL cholesterol (17.53%), LDL/HDL ratio (20.62%) and significantly increased in HDL cholesterol (3.84%).
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    Effect of Acculturation on Food and Nutrition Behaviour of Northeast Indian Students from Colleges of Hubballi-Dharwad
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2015-08) Muivah, Somiwon; Chimmad, Bharati
    Effect of acculturation on food and nutrition behavior of 145 students (75 male, 70 female) aged 18-28 years from six northeast states, studying in colleges of Hubballi-Dharwad was studied. Results revealed that all the students were non-vegetarians and sticky rice was staple food. Majority of students (66.90 %) resided in hostels, and 33.10 per cent in rented accommodations. There was a wide variation in food behavior that was followed in native place and in the current place of dwelling. Daily intake of cereals (85.42-87.27%), green leafy vegetables (78.23-85.62%), meat and meat products (62.34-89.88%), sugar and jaggery (79.55-85.30%) and fats and oils (85.20-79.60%) were adequate. Daily intake of energy (84.58-96.98%), protein (67.58-83.20%), thiamine (84.17-89.00), riboflavin (78.18-80.71), vitamin C (68.78-79.93), iron (71.71-81.95%) were moderate and only magnesium (107.89-124.00%) intake was adequate. Majority of the students (56.55%) consumed a diet of fair quality and meal skipping was followed by 29.66 per cent of students. Almost all acculturated students indulged in eating outside or procuring foods from home or self cooked the foods of their choice as dietary coping mechanisms. The students suggested modifications in the current diets served in hostels of Hubballi-Dharwad. With regard to nutritional status, majority of students (female 58.57% , male 53.33%) were normal, followed by underweight ( female 18.57%, males 5.33% ), obese class I ( females 11.43%, male 13.33%), pre obese (females 10.00%, males 28.00%) and obese class II (females 1.43%). Waist to hip ratio indicated no abdominal obesity, however 4.29 per cent of female students exhibited increased risk of metabolic complications. The study suggests that the familiar foods be provided to the northeast Indian students for better involvement in academic endeavours.
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    Nutritional status and Food Behaviour of Women Police of Hubballi-Dharwad
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2015-08) Muragod, Phakeeramma P.; Chimmad, Bharati V.
    An investigation was conducted to assess the nutritional status, food behaviour, nutritional knowledge and diet quality of 90 women police working in technical cadres of police department of Hubballi-Dharwad. A majority of police women were working as Constables (86.67%), had 6-10 years of experience (37.78%) and belonged to 21-31 years (41.11%). Assessment of nutritional status indicated that 31.11 per cent were normal and obesity was distributed across all the age groups among all the cadres. It was observed that 26.67 per cent of police women were in obese grade I category. Strong positive association was recorded between age and BMI. The risks of metabolic complications were substantially increased in 47.78 per cent of women police as indicated by WHR of more than or equal to 0.85. It was observed that the nutrient adequacy of women police varied widely for energy (81 to 157%), protein (55.64-95.64), fat (109.85 to 379.60%), thiamine (96.00 to 211.00%) and magnesium (31.20-298.49%) contents of diets. Rest of the nutrient contents were lower than the RDA. Police women consumed a diet that of fair quality (54.45%), followed by good (22.22%) and poor (18.89%) qualities. Only 4.44 per cent women police consumed a diet of very good quality. Nutritional knowledge of 71.11 per cent was high and 27.78 per cent recorded medium knowledge scores. Strong positive association was recorded for educational qualification and nutritional knowledge of women police but not with nutritional status.
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    Iodine Status of Urban and Rural Adolescent Girls of Dharwad Taluk
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2015-08) Nadaf, Nilofar I.; Kasturiba B.
    An investigation was undertaken with an objective to assess the prevalence of iodine deficiency among rural and urban adolescent girls, of Dharwad district. About 1000 adolescent girls (13 to 16) years were screened for IDD. Based on IDD symptoms, 100 adolescent girls were selected for the assessment of nutritional and iodine status. Prevalence, Nutritional and Iodine status was assessed based on clinical examination, anthropometry, diet survey and biochemical method. Information about the consumption of iodine rich, goitrogenic foods, type of salt consumed etc., was collected through questionnaire. The results revealed that Majority of adolescent girls suffered from hair loss (76.10%), weight gain (33.70%), lethargy (31.70%), sweating (30.80%), white patches (29.80%) and menstrual problems (24.50%).Anthropometric measurements of rural adolescent girls were lower compared to urban counterparts. Iodine rich foods like milk, curds and jowar were most frequently consumed and goitrogenic foods like onion, cabbage, cauliflower etc., were most frequently consumed by rural and urban adolescent girls, but it was high in rural area compared to urban. All urban adolescent girls (100%) had their thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level in the reference range of 0.3 - 5.5 (Iu/ml) and belonged to normal group, 86.10 percent of rural girls belonged to normal group, whereas 13.90 percent had their TSH level above the normal level (>5.5 Iu/ml). With regard to knowledge score, urban girls had higher knowledge regarding IDD (10.22±5.89) than rural (7.7±5.72). Fifty percent of the rural and 67.20 percent of urban adolescent girls were using iodized salt. It can be concluded that though the marked clinical symptoms of IDD were not observed, but subclinically more than 13.90% of adolescent girls were suffering from IDD. It is an alarming issue because high prevalence of iodine deficiency among the women of child bearing age has great implication on the health of their children.
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    MANAGEMENT OF ADOLESCENT OBESITY IN RURAL AREA THROUGH NUTRITION EDUCATION
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2015-06) ULAVANNAVAR, NETRAVATI M.; MALAGI, USHA
    An investigation was undertaken with an objective to assess the nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices of rural obese adolescents to develop nutrition education material and to assess its impact on management of obesity. About 60 obese adolescents were selected from 2 villages of Dharwad Taluk. Educational intervention was given to 30 obese adolescents who were age and gender matched. Nutrition education was given on different aspects of obesity and its management through power point presentations, flash cards, leaflet, and folder. Knowledge, attitude and practices were assessed before and after the intervention. The results of the study revealed that majority of the subjects belonged to overweight category (66.67%), followed by likely to be obese (21.67%) and obese category (11.66%). Cereals, fats and oils, sugar and jaggery were consumed by all the adolescents (100 %) every day. The intake of macronutrients was adequate and that of micronutrients was poor. In both experimental and control groups majority of the adolescents had knowledge scores between 40-60 (60 % vs 53.33%). After the intervention half of subjects in experimental group had the knowledge score between the 60-80. Before the nutrition education less than fifty percent of the teachers (46.67 %) had knowledge scores between 40-60 per cent. After the education intervention was given majority of the teachers (66.67 %) had knowledge scores between the 80-100. In the experimental and control groups majority of the adolescents had favourable attitude towards food (56.7 % vs 70 %) and also positive improvement was observed in food and activity related practices after the educational intervention. Nutrition education among adolescents, parents and teachers brought about positive changes in the knowledge, attitude and practices related to food habits and physical activity.
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    BREAKFAST CONSUMPTION PATTERN AND ITS RELATION TO NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
    (University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, 2015-07) AKKAVVA WADAKAPPANAVAR S.; Dr. PUSHPA BHARATI
    Breakfast consumption pattern of 565 preschool children (including 252 (44.60%) boys and 313 (55.40%) girls) and its relation to nutritional status and cognitive abilities was studied in rural and urban Dharwad. The study included 565 preschool children of which. Irrespective of locality, percentage of children consuming breakfast regularly increased with increase in age (69.35% at 3 years to 80.78% at 5 years). Irrespective of locality biscuits were consumed by higher per cent (91.86) of study children followed by idli (84.78), dosa (84.60) and paddu (75.00). Breakfast consumption was significantly associated with family type and occupation of mothers in both rural and urban areas. Breakfast consumers took significantly higher amount of pulses, fruits, milk and milk products and lower amounts of fat and eggs compared to skippers. There was a steady increase in all anthropometric measurements with advancement of age. According to IAP (2006), majority of girls and boys were moderately malnourished followed by severe and mild malnutrition, less than ten per cent of them were normally nourished. More than 70 per cent of children were normal based on head to chest circumference ratio (77.70%) and MUAC (70.80%). The mean intake of foods and major nutrients among all the preschool children was less than the recommended dietary allowances. Significant association was observed between breakfast consumption pattern and nutritional status of rural children. Rural boys and girls had higher cognitive scores of performance IQ (96.17 and 95.53), verbal IQ (98.54 and 98.09) and over all IQ (97.0 and 96.40) respectively compared to urban counterpart’s (performance IQ-91.16 and 87.67, verbal IQ-94.53 and 91.93 and overall IQ-92.63 and 90.0). However, cognitive scores were higher better nourished and breakfast consumers compared to poorly nourished and skippers.
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    SPECIAL FOODS GIVEN TO PROMOTE LACTATION - A NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION
    (University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, 2015-07) DINU KUMARI; Dr. PUSHPA BHARATI
    A study was carried out among 90 mothers having one live child from Almora (60) of Uttarakhand and Dharwad (30) of Karnataka. Most common special foods given during lactation among Almorians upto first week were atta ka halwa (58) and dalia (56) while among Dharwadians vermicelli payasa (23), shira and sago khichadi (21 each). Normal diet was resumed after one month among mothers of both districts. Almorians consumed less water when girl baby was born while, Dharwadians consumed less water when baby boy was born. Avoidance of foods like green chillies (71.66 and 86.66%), pickles (50.00 and 76.66%), pumpkin (75.00 and 43.33%), brinjal (71.66 and 70.00%), papaya (26.66 and 66.66%), mango (18.33 and 60.00%), fish (21.66 and 46.66%), and curds (20.00 and 43.33%) was reported by majority of lactating mothers. Women of Almora and Dharwad consumed significantly lower amounts of pulses, GLVs, other vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products compared to suggested balanced diet and could meet 50 to 65 per cent of the RDA, respectively. Except fat and magnesium, intake of all the nutrients was less than the RDA. Among all the selected foods of Almora, atta ka halwa reported higher fat (39.23%) and energy (567 kcal/100g). Methi ladoo registered higher protein (25.16%) and calcium (243.8 mg/100g) while among selected foods of Dharwad, kobrikhara reported higher fat (55.68%) and energy (657 kcal/100g). Crude fibre (8.35%) and calcium (305.27 mg/100g) were maximum in methi leaves bhaji. Iron and zinc contents were higher in panjiri from Almora and alvi payasa from Dharwad. Bioaccessible iron was significantly higher in dalia and methi leaves bhaji while bioaccessible zinc was significantly higher in methi-ladoo and antinunde from Almora and Dharwad, respectively.
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    NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION, COOKING QUALITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF CHICKPEA (Cicer arietinum L.) VARIETIES
    (University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, 2015-06) VEENAKUMARI V. NAGARALLI; Dr. (Mrs.) KASTURIBA B.
    A study was under taken with an objective to analyze the physical properties, milling characteristics, nutrient composition, antinutritional factors, antioxidant activity, cooking quality and acceptability of chickpea varieties. Ten prominent varieties of desi and kabuli types were procured from AICRP on Chickpea Voluntary Center Dharwad and one variety BGD111-01 was obtained from IARI Regional Research Center, Dharwad. Among these six varieties are released and while remaining five varieties were elite genotypes which were under advanced trials. The results revealed that MNK-1 variety recorded highest length and breadth. Hundred kernel weight, volume and bulk density varied from 22.00-57.5g, 30-80.92 ml and 0.60-1.00g/ml, respectively and dhal recovery was highest in GBM-2 (72.50%). BGD-103 variety had highest crude protein content, DBGV-165 had highest fat, carbohydrate and starch content, DIBG-201 had highest moisture, iron and calcium content, GBM-1 had highest crude fibre and ash content, BGD-111-01 had highest copper, zinc and manganese content. The total, reducing and non-reducing sugars ranged from 4.50-11.10 mg/100g, 0.76-1.58 mg/100g and 3.68-10.20 mg/100g respectively. Total polyphenol and antioxidant activity ranged from 4.74-9.26 mg/g and 10.25-15.06 per cent, respectively. JG-11 and DIBG-201 had high amount of raffinose and stachyose and verbascose compared to other varieties. Tannin, trypsin inhibitor and phytic acid content ranged from 374.24-693-44 CE/100g, 102.23-125.27 TIU/g and 9.29-13.32 mg/g respectively. The cooked weight of grains without soaking and with soaking varied from 20.66-26.61g and 20.83-24.01g, respectively. The cooked volume of grains without soaking and with soaking ranged from 18.33-27.67 ml and 18.83-26.67 ml, respectively. Acceptability index of BGD-103, DBGV-165 and DIBG-201 was highest compared to other varieties. Among elite varieties DIBG-201, DIBG-202 and BGD-111-01 were on par with released varieties and they had better yield, good physical properties, functional properties, milling characteristics, chemical composition, cooking quality and acceptability but were also high in antinutritional factors. This necessitates processing of seeds before utilization of grains.