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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Food and Nutrition × Author: DIVYA, C. × Start date: 2020 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF RURAL-URBAN ADOLESCENT SCHOOL GIRLS
    (2020-11-04) DIVYA, C.; GEETHA, K.
    Adolescence is a vulnerable period and nutritional requirements increases because of growth spurt. Adolescent girls are the worst sufferers of various form of malnutrition. With this background the present study investigation was carried out to study the nutritional status of rural-urban adolescent school girls of Bengaluru district. Based on purposive sampling technique, a total of 200 adolescent girls were selected. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings revealed 37 per cent of the rural households were dependent on agriculture and 98 per cent of urban on non agriculture. Majority of respondents belong to lower socio economic class. The mean intake of all the food groups and nutrients among rural and urban respondents was found to be less than Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), except for fat. Dietary diversity was observed to high among rural (8.06) compared to urban (7.46). Respondents weight, height and BMI (Body Mass Index) was less compared to standards. In respect to BMI classification majority (54%) rural and 62 per cent of urban respondents were normal. Assessment of KAP revealed that most of the respondents had medium level of knowledge, neutral attitude and poor nutrition practice. Almost all the respondents were leading sedentary life style. The consumption of food groups and nutrients was found to be positively correlated with anthropometric measurements. Study area has limited influence on nutritional status though study locations selected were different, the influencing factors such as socio economic status and education curriculum remained same.