G N V Brahmam
Biographic Data
| ID | 1405755 |
|---|---|
| NAME | G N V Brahmam |
| GIVEN NAMES | G N V |
| FAMILY NAME | Brahmam |
| SIGNATURE | BRAHMAM G N V |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Institute of Nutrition |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Trends in body mass index, nutrient intake and nutritional status of rural adults in India
BMI and overweight/obesity has increased over the periods and are associated with gender, community, education status, and increased fats and oil intakes. The Government of India's initiative like Fit India Movement, NP-NCD, Eat Right, Khelo India, along with strengthening of information, education & communication (IEC) and Health & Nutrition Education will promote healthier lifestyles, better nutrition, physical activities and thus reducing the …
Trends in nutritional status and nutrient intakes and correlates of overweight/obesity among rural adult women (≥18–60 years) in India
Objective To assess trends in nutrient intakes and nutritional status of rural adult women (≥18–60 years) and the association of sociodemographic characteristics with overweight/obesity. Design Community-based cross-sectional studies carried out during 1975–79 to 2011–12 by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) were used. Anthropometric measurements such as height, weight and waist circumference, carried out during the surveys, were use…
Prevalence of ocular signs and subclinical vitamin A deficiency and its determinants among rural pre-school children in India
Objective To assess the magnitude and determinants of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and coverage of vitamin A supplementation (VAS) among pre-school children. Design A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out by adopting a multistage, stratified, random sampling procedure. Setting Rural areas of eight states in India. Subjects Pre-school children and their mothers were covered. Results A total of 71 591 pre-school children were clinical…
Correlation of Fat Mass Index and Fat-Free Mass Index with percentage body fat and their association with hypertension among urban South Indian adult men and women
The level of FMI was 6.6 kg/m(2) in men and women predicted at upper limits of 25% and 30% body fat, respectively, for defining obesity
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…
Micronutrient deficiency disorders among the rural children of West Bengal, India
Micronutrient deficiencies were found to be of public health significance among rural children of West Bengal. Therefore, there is a need to initiate sustainable long-term interventions for prevention and control of micronutrient deficiencies in children
Prevalence of anaemia among rural pre-school children of West Bengal, India
The prevalence of anaemia is a severe nutritional problem of public health significance. Therefore, iron supplementation and health and nutrition education programmes should be strengthened. The community needs to be encouraged to diversify their diets by consuming iron-fortified and iron-rich foods
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
Prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and its determinants among the rural pre-school children of Madhya Pradesh, India
VAD is a major public health problem among rural children of Madhya Pradesh. Children of 3-5 years and those belonging to lower socio-economic communities are at high risk of VAD. Therefore, appropriate intervention measures are to be initiated to improve the vitamin A status of children
Diet and Nutritional Status of Women in India
The health of women is linked to their status in the society. The demographic consequence of the women has formed expression in various forms, such as female infanticide, higher death rate, lower sex ratio, low literacy level and lower level of employment of women in the non-agricultural sector as compared to men. Generally, at household level, cultural norms and practices and socio-economic factors determine the extent of nutritional status amon…
Prevalence of anaemia among rural pre-school children of West Bengal, India
Clinical and sub-clinical vitamin A deficiency among rural pre-school children of Maharashtra, India
Increased vitamin A supplementation, health and nutrition education and consumption of vitamin A rich foods are essential to prevent VAD
Assessment of Current Status of Fluorosis in North-Western Districts of Tamil Nadu Using Community Index for Dental Fluorosis
India is one of the countries where hydrofluorosis is a major public health problem, affecting 18 of the 33 constituent States of the Country. Tamil Nadu is one of the Southern states having 10 of the 29 districts affected with fluorosis. Fluorosis is caused by ingestion of excess fluoride mainly through drinking water contamination. A cross sectional study was undertaken in 13 selected villages of five contiguous North western districts of Tamil…
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…
Diet and Nutritional Status of Rural Preschool Children in the State of Orissa
The data on diet and nutritional status of preschool children at State level is available, however the same is not available at district level for planning appropriate action programmes at that level. Hence in keeping view of this objective the present paper focused on to assess the diet and nutritional status of rural preschool children at district level in the State of Orissa. This study was conducted in rural areas of 30 districts in the State…
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…
Intra family distribution of dietary energy ‐ an Indian experience
In developing countries, social and cultural bias is believed to exist, favouring a particular age and sex group in the allocation of food, medical care etc. In the present study, the intrafamily distribution of calories among preschool children and the adults was analysed. A one day recall method of diet survey conducted by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) among 1878 rural households in 10 states of India during 1975–80 formed the…
Diet and Nutritional Status of Women in India
The health of women is linked to their status in the society. The demographic consequence of the women has formed expression in various forms, such as female infanticide, higher death rate, lower sex ratio, low literacy level and lower level of employment of women in the non-agricultural sector as compared to men. Generally, at household level, cultural norms and practices and socio-economic factors determine the extent of nutritional status amon…
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…
Intra family distribution of dietary energy ‐ an Indian experience
In developing countries, social and cultural bias is believed to exist, favouring a particular age and sex group in the allocation of food, medical care etc. In the present study, the intrafamily distribution of calories among preschool children and the adults was analysed. A one day recall method of diet survey conducted by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) among 1878 rural households in 10 states of India during 1975–80 formed the…
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 …
Diet and Nutritional Status of Rural Preschool Children in the State of Orissa
The data on diet and nutritional status of preschool children at State level is available, however the same is not available at district level for planning appropriate action programmes at that level. Hence in keeping view of this objective the present paper focused on to assess the diet and nutritional status of rural preschool children at district level in the State of Orissa. This study was conducted in rural areas of 30 districts in the State…
Assessment of Current Status of Fluorosis in North-Western Districts of Tamil Nadu Using Community Index for Dental Fluorosis
India is one of the countries where hydrofluorosis is a major public health problem, affecting 18 of the 33 constituent States of the Country. Tamil Nadu is one of the Southern states having 10 of the 29 districts affected with fluorosis. Fluorosis is caused by ingestion of excess fluoride mainly through drinking water contamination. A cross sectional study was undertaken in 13 selected villages of five contiguous North western districts of Tamil…
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…
Clinical and sub-clinical vitamin A deficiency among rural pre-school children of Maharashtra, India
Increased vitamin A supplementation, health and nutrition education and consumption of vitamin A rich foods are essential to prevent VAD
Prevalence of anaemia among rural pre-school children of West Bengal, India
Micronutrient deficiency disorders among the rural children of West Bengal, India
Micronutrient deficiencies were found to be of public health significance among rural children of West Bengal. Therefore, there is a need to initiate sustainable long-term interventions for prevention and control of micronutrient deficiencies in children
Prevalence of anaemia among rural pre-school children of West Bengal, India
The prevalence of anaemia is a severe nutritional problem of public health significance. Therefore, iron supplementation and health and nutrition education programmes should be strengthened. The community needs to be encouraged to diversify their diets by consuming iron-fortified and iron-rich foods
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
Prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and its determinants among the rural pre-school children of Madhya Pradesh, India
VAD is a major public health problem among rural children of Madhya Pradesh. Children of 3-5 years and those belonging to lower socio-economic communities are at high risk of VAD. Therefore, appropriate intervention measures are to be initiated to improve the vitamin A status of children
Diet and Nutritional Status of Women in India
The health of women is linked to their status in the society. The demographic consequence of the women has formed expression in various forms, such as female infanticide, higher death rate, lower sex ratio, low literacy level and lower level of employment of women in the non-agricultural sector as compared to men. Generally, at household level, cultural norms and practices and socio-economic factors determine the extent of nutritional status amon…
Correlation of Fat Mass Index and Fat-Free Mass Index with percentage body fat and their association with hypertension among urban South Indian adult men and women
The level of FMI was 6.6 kg/m(2) in men and women predicted at upper limits of 25% and 30% body fat, respectively, for defining obesity
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 ocular signs and subclinical vitamin A deficiency and its determinants among rural pre-school children in India
Objective To assess the magnitude and determinants of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and coverage of vitamin A supplementation (VAS) among pre-school children. Design A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out by adopting a multistage, stratified, random sampling procedure. Setting Rural areas of eight states in India. Subjects Pre-school children and their mothers were covered. Results A total of 71 591 pre-school children were clinical…
Trends in nutritional status and nutrient intakes and correlates of overweight/obesity among rural adult women (≥18–60 years) in India
Objective To assess trends in nutrient intakes and nutritional status of rural adult women (≥18–60 years) and the association of sociodemographic characteristics with overweight/obesity. Design Community-based cross-sectional studies carried out during 1975–79 to 2011–12 by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) were used. Anthropometric measurements such as height, weight and waist circumference, carried out during the surveys, were use…
Trends in body mass index, nutrient intake and nutritional status of rural adults in India
BMI and overweight/obesity has increased over the periods and are associated with gender, community, education status, and increased fats and oil intakes. The Government of India's initiative like Fit India Movement, NP-NCD, Eat Right, Khelo India, along with strengthening of information, education & communication (IEC) and Health & Nutrition Education will promote healthier lifestyles, better nutrition, physical activities and thus reducing the …
Medicine (19 works) · Environmental health (17 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (14 works) · Demography (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Biology (7 works) · Geography (7 works) · Malnutrition (7 works) · Pediatrics (7 works) · Vitamin (7 works)