KAMAL, G. NATHDHRUTI, BAL2019-05-172019-05-172007-02-28TH-8506http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810103667Nutri tion has profound effects on immunity. Several nutrients have been shown to influence immunologic and inflammatory responses in humans. Currently, the interest is focused on the role of specific dietary components that could influence the immune status of the body. These immuno nutrients comprises mainly essential amino acids, micronutrients like zinc , selenium, iron, bet a-carotene , lycopene and n3 fatty acids. These nutrients enha nce cellular immunity, modul ate tumour cell metab olism and cytoki ne production, augment lymphocyte and macrophage proliferation 111 the immunocompromised subjects. But unfortunately, the formulations that present in the market with such an immunonutrient composition are usua lly expensive. As an alterna tive to it the present study aims at developing two form ulations using natural produce namely carrots and tomatoes as a source of antioxidants like beta-carotene and lycopene respectively.Soyprotein isolates (SPI) and Whey protei n concentrate(WPC) were used as source of proteins. WPC being rich in semi-essential amino acid cysteine also supplements to the immune enhancing properties of the formulation. The formulations will provide17-18g protein, 5g fat and around 400kcal per 100g.The micronutrient composition of the formulations are: 5-7mg zinc, 250-31Omg calcium and 100-190mg magnesium per 100g.The cost of these formu lations are comparatively cheaper than those available in the market and will be equally effective in enhancing the immune status in the immunocompromised subjects.ennullThesis