K Venkaiah
Biographic Data
| ID | 1405754 |
|---|---|
| NAME | K Venkaiah |
| GIVEN NAMES | K |
| FAMILY NAME | Venkaiah |
| SIGNATURE | VENKAIAH K |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Institute of Nutrition |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Severe drought and the vitamin A status of rural pre-school children in India
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in six drought-affected areas of India in 2003 to assess the impact of drought on the vitamin A status of 3,657 rural pre-school children. The prevalence of Bitot's spots was found to be significantly (p < 0.01) higher (1.8 per cent) during drought (odds ratio (OR) = 2.0; 95 per cent confidence interval: 1.6 -2.7). The dietary intake of vitamin A was lower during drought and in 81 per cent o…
Prevalence of under-nutrition and its correlates among under 3 year-old children in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh, India
Under-nutrition is a significant public health problem among under 3 year-old children. The prevalence of under-nutrition was significantly higher among boys and those belonging to the lowest and middle wealth index. Thus, implementation of appropriate nutritional intervention strategies and improvement in household socio-economic condition may help in improving nutritional status
Diet and Nutritional Status of Tribal Population in Itda Project Areas of Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh
Tribal populations are socio-economically disadvantaged compared to other population groups. They have different health problems owing to the variability in their geographical, socio-economic development and cultural characteristics. At the request of the project officer, a cross sectional survey was carried out to assess the diet and nutritional status of tribal population in ITDA, Bhadrachalam in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. A total of e…
Evaluation of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in schools of Hyderabad, India
The FMFH programme provides an opportunity for schoolchildren to learn more about nutrition through their teachers in a classroom setting if the lesson plans are adapted to the local circumstances. Furthermore, it has the potential to make nutrition education interactive, effective and sustainable
Evaluation of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in schools of Hyderabad, India
Objective To assess the efficacy of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in improving nutrition-related knowledge levels of schoolchildren. Design Adopting the cluster randomisation technique, five schools each in experimental and control groups were randomly chosen from the member schools of a voluntary organisation. Repeated measures of knowledge level…
Diet and Nutritional Situation of the Population in the Severely Drought Affected Areas of Gujarat
A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in three severely affected districts of Gujarat, to assess the impact of drought on diet and nutritional status of the population, household (HH) food security, the coping strategies adopted by the community and the extent of HH participation in relief works were also assessed. Food insecurity was reported by about half of the HHs and almost all the HHs reported scarcity of fodder and water, community opted…
Effect of Drought on Nutritional Status of Rural Community in Karnataka
The State of Karnataka experienced drought during the year 2002, resulting fall in agricultural production, food insecurity, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle, reduced employment opportunities (in the labour activities) leading to migration of individuals to neighboring States. It was reported that the coverage of households in food for work programme, undertaken under drought relief works was poor (10.3%) and a family on an …
Diet and Nutrition During Drought in estern Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan had experienced drought conditions in the beginning of the millennium resulting drop in agricultural production, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle. Large number of cattle deaths was also reported. About 63% of the households stated that they were benefited by special ration supplied through PDS, 45% of the households had drinking water supply through tankers, while about 23% of the households participated in drought…
Effect of Drought on Nutritional Status of Rural Community in Karnataka
The State of Karnataka experienced drought during the year 2002, resulting fall in agricultural production, food insecurity, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle, reduced employment opportunities (in the labour activities) leading to migration of individuals to neighboring States. It was reported that the coverage of households in food for work programme, undertaken under drought relief works was poor (10.3%) and a family on an …
Severe drought and the vitamin A status of rural pre-school children in India
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in six drought-affected areas of India in 2003 to assess the impact of drought on the vitamin A status of 3,657 rural pre-school children. The prevalence of Bitot's spots was found to be significantly (p < 0.01) higher (1.8 per cent) during drought (odds ratio (OR) = 2.0; 95 per cent confidence interval: 1.6 -2.7). The dietary intake of vitamin A was lower during drought and in 81 per cent o…
Diet and Nutritional Situation of the Population in the Severely Drought Affected Areas of Gujarat
A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in three severely affected districts of Gujarat, to assess the impact of drought on diet and nutritional status of the population, household (HH) food security, the coping strategies adopted by the community and the extent of HH participation in relief works were also assessed. Food insecurity was reported by about half of the HHs and almost all the HHs reported scarcity of fodder and water, community opted…
Diet and Nutrition During Drought in estern Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan had experienced drought conditions in the beginning of the millennium resulting drop in agricultural production, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle. Large number of cattle deaths was also reported. About 63% of the households stated that they were benefited by special ration supplied through PDS, 45% of the households had drinking water supply through tankers, while about 23% of the households participated in drought…
Diet and Nutrition During Drought in estern Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan had experienced drought conditions in the beginning of the millennium resulting drop in agricultural production, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle. Large number of cattle deaths was also reported. About 63% of the households stated that they were benefited by special ration supplied through PDS, 45% of the households had drinking water supply through tankers, while about 23% of the households participated in drought…
Diet and Nutritional Situation of the Population in the Severely Drought Affected Areas of Gujarat
A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in three severely affected districts of Gujarat, to assess the impact of drought on diet and nutritional status of the population, household (HH) food security, the coping strategies adopted by the community and the extent of HH participation in relief works were also assessed. Food insecurity was reported by about half of the HHs and almost all the HHs reported scarcity of fodder and water, community opted…
Effect of Drought on Nutritional Status of Rural Community in Karnataka
The State of Karnataka experienced drought during the year 2002, resulting fall in agricultural production, food insecurity, acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle, reduced employment opportunities (in the labour activities) leading to migration of individuals to neighboring States. It was reported that the coverage of households in food for work programme, undertaken under drought relief works was poor (10.3%) and a family on an …
Evaluation of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in schools of Hyderabad, India
The FMFH programme provides an opportunity for schoolchildren to learn more about nutrition through their teachers in a classroom setting if the lesson plans are adapted to the local circumstances. Furthermore, it has the potential to make nutrition education interactive, effective and sustainable
Evaluation of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in schools of Hyderabad, India
Objective To assess the efficacy of the Food and Agriculture Organization's global school-based nutrition education initiative, Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger (FMFH), in improving nutrition-related knowledge levels of schoolchildren. Design Adopting the cluster randomisation technique, five schools each in experimental and control groups were randomly chosen from the member schools of a voluntary organisation. Repeated measures of knowledge level…
Diet and Nutritional Status of Tribal Population in Itda Project Areas of Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh
Tribal populations are socio-economically disadvantaged compared to other population groups. They have different health problems owing to the variability in their geographical, socio-economic development and cultural characteristics. At the request of the project officer, a cross sectional survey was carried out to assess the diet and nutritional status of tribal population in ITDA, Bhadrachalam in Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh. A total of e…
Prevalence of under-nutrition and its correlates among under 3 year-old children in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh, India
Under-nutrition is a significant public health problem among under 3 year-old children. The prevalence of under-nutrition was significantly higher among boys and those belonging to the lowest and middle wealth index. Thus, implementation of appropriate nutritional intervention strategies and improvement in household socio-economic condition may help in improving nutritional status
Severe drought and the vitamin A status of rural pre-school children in India
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in six drought-affected areas of India in 2003 to assess the impact of drought on the vitamin A status of 3,657 rural pre-school children. The prevalence of Bitot's spots was found to be significantly (p < 0.01) higher (1.8 per cent) during drought (odds ratio (OR) = 2.0; 95 per cent confidence interval: 1.6 -2.7). The dietary intake of vitamin A was lower during drought and in 81 per cent o…
Child Nutrition and Water Access (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Agriculture (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Biology (4 works) · Malnutrition (4 works) · Vitamin (3 works) · Agricultural Economics and Practices (2 works) · Agronomy (2 works)