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© Kamla-Raj 2005 J. Hum. Ecol., 17(4): 301-305 (2005)
Dietary Pattern of Expectant Mothers: A Study from the Rural Area of Balasore District, Orissa
Subarnalata Sahoo and Basumati Panda
P.G. Department of Home Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla 768 019, Orissa, India E-mail: subarna_ls@rediffmail.com
Keywords Recommended Daily Allowances. Expectant Mothers. Pale Conjuctiva. Fluorosis. Follicular Hyper Keratosis
ABSTRACT In every community pregnancy has been regarded as the most welcome event of successful womanhood, however to remain barren is considered as a ‘curse’. Every mother would like her pregnancy to be one without any problem. A healthy mother can produce a healthy baby. The diet of pregnant mother is one single factor, which directly affects the out come of pregnancy. The present study was conducted in 4 villages of Balasore district, Orissa. Data was collected with the help of structured interview schedule. 50 samples were selected using simple random sampling method. The study attempts to explore the dietary pattern taboos and beliefs regarding dietary habits in relation to their socio economic condition and finally suggest some measures of rectification for improvement in their diet pattern.
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