The view that food can have an expanded role that goes well beyond providing a source of
nutrients truly applies to traditional functional foods. The systematic consumption of such …

Abstract Background Antenatal Care (ANC) is one of the crucial factors in ensuring healthy
outcomes in women and newborns. Nutrition education and counselling is an integral part of …

There are various traditional beliefs and practices exist in relation to pregnancy and
childbirth among various tribal communities in Maharashtra. A review of published literature …

Background: Poor maternal nutrition adversely affects pregnancy and birth outcomes,
particularly vulnerable are the rural women in a rural setting. A lactating mother‟ s …

This article explores maternal dietary beliefs and practices gathered through interviews with
mothers of infants and young children in Adivasi communities in the Nilgiris Biosphere …

Feeding of breast milk is the first fundamental right of the child. Some believe pre-lacteals
are a necessary substitute for colostrums. The practice of giving pre-lacteal feed to baby is a …

This book explores food in India and its evolution from prehistoric times to contemporary
food trends while highlighting the intersections between culture, rituals, environment, and …

India is recognized as one of the mega-diverse countries endowed with rich and varied
cultural heritage rooted in its genetic diversity and associated traditional knowledge …

Health is a requirement for human development and is an essential component for the well-
being of the mankind. The health problems of any community are influenced by social …