Ms. Shruti Bhatt will present her APS as per the detail below:
Date: Friday, 2nd September 2022
Time: 1500 - 1630 hrs.
Venue: Conference Room No.2, CTARA Office.
Meeting Link:
https://meet.google.com/uae-wxrs-yyg
Microsoft Teams meeting
Guide: Prof. Satish B. Agnihotri, Prof. Amit Arora
RPC Members: Prof. Parmeshwar Udmale, Prof. Venkatesh V Kareenhalli
Title: Development of supplemental food for undernourished children
Abstract:
Hidden hunger is a form of undernutrition caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet such as vitamin A, iron, zinc, folic acid, and iodine. Because we need these essential nutrients in small amounts, they are called micronutrients. There are 2 types of micronutrients; Type I and Type II. Type II micronutrients are extremely important for the growth and development of the children in first 1000 days and they can't be stored in the human body therefore adequate and consistent intake of these nutrients is necessary.
Considering the NFHS-5 data, it is evident that child undernutrition; especially among Moderate Acute Malnourished (MAM) children is widespread in various parts of India, and the institutional approach to solving this major crisis has largely been based on supplements. While supplements have been sporadically successful, a novel and innovative, food-based, and nutritious dry powder formulation has been developed that can be used as an add-on (Sprinkler) to cooked recipes. Experimental data indicates that the Developed Formulation (DF) meets the ICMR-NIN specified quantities of Macronutrients and Type – II Micronutrients such as Zn, Mg, P, Essential Amino Acids (EAA), and Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), etc. Additionally, a nine-point hedonic scale suggests that this product may be acceptable for all five standard sensory parameters. Moreover, the presence of antioxidants signifies the benefit of the product for the consumption of children. The safety and efficacy of the DF have been determined by a detailed 6-month shelf life study wherein the DF was found to be safe for consumption for up to four months. In-house packaging was undertaken using SEP Continuous Sealer Nitrogen Flushing System, which will be further optimized to industrial standards. The DF is designed for widespread adoption as the affordable sprinkler formulation can be implemented without changing the dietary habits of children in diverse scenarios and regions. This is especially necessary for homogenous recognition and recall across urban and rural populations. The experiments to conclude the development cycle will include antinutrients analysis, bioavailability analysis, creation of study design to conduct clinical trials, and techno-economic analysis.