Awareness Creation and Efficacy Testing of Omega 3 Fatty Aicd Rich Food
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2011
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UAS, Dharwad
Abstract
Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids essential for growth,
development, health and reduce risks of metabolic disorders. A study was conducted
to create awareness about significance of omega 3 fatty acids among 103 urban
women (20–70 years) from five different locations of Dharwad. Efficacy of omega 3
enriched food on lipid profile of 12 hyperlipidemic women volunteers was tested
through dietary intervention of 90 days. Nutrition education materials viz., booklet,
pamphlet, charts and power point slides depicting significance of omega 3 fatty acids
were developed in both English and Kannada language. Education sessions included
lectures, discussions, demonstrations and exhibition. Two educational sessions were
conducted with an interval of 15 days. Omega 3 rich foods viz., chapathi, laddu, and
chutney powders incorporating flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) a richest plant source
of omega 3 fatty acid (22.8g/100g) were promoted in daily diet. Gain in knowledge
was evaluated using an open ended questionnaire. Results indicated a significant gain
in knowledge, besides a positive change in terms of omega 3 fatty acid enrichment of
diets among the respondents. Omega 3 fatty acid rich chapathi was the most
acceptable (67.98%). Dietary intervention with omega 3 rich chapathi among
hyperlipidemics revealed significant reduction in total cholesterol (12.20%),
triglycerides (15.29%), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (13.85%), very low density
lipoprotein cholesterol (12.00%). High density lipoprotein cholesterol increased by
3.41 per cent. The decrease in ratio of TC: HDL-C (15.00%) and LDL-C: HDL-C
(17.20%) were observed. The systolic blood pressure decreased by 7.83 per cent after
intervention. The study indicated beneficial impact on knowledge gain and
improvement of lipid profile.
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Food Science and Nutrition