Rama K Naik
Biographic Data
| ID | 1758112 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rama K Naik |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rama K |
| FAMILY NAME | Naik |
| SIGNATURE | NAIK R K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Impact of Synthetic Vitamin A and Horticulture Intervention on Vitamin A Status and Iron Status of Rural School Children
The investigation focused on vitamin A status, Iron status and impact of synthetic and horticulture intervention on vitamin A status and iron status. Vitamin A status of153 school children of Dharwad taluk was assessed by biochemical analysis. Children with serum retinol level less than 20 μg/100ml were included in intervention study. Children from group-1 formed the control, a single massive oral dose of 2,00,000 IU of vitamin A was given to gro…
Evaluation of National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme in Dharwad (Karnataka)
National nutrition anaemia control programme at Dharwad taluk was evaluated by interviewing the health functionaries and beneficiaries for knowledge and opinion using a prestructured proforma. About 11 per cent of women in reproductive age were not registered by any of the health functionaries. The iron and folic acid tablets (IFA) were not distributed regularly by the ANMS and 10 per cent subjects did not receive any tablets even once. The table…
Clinical Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Gadag and Bagalkot Districts of Karnataka
An investigation was undertaken in six endemic villages of Mundargi taluk of Gadag district and two of Hungund taluk of Bagalkot district to assess the clinical symptoms of both dental and skeletal fluorosis and in turn to find out the severity of the disease. A check list developed with the help of available literature and in consultation with nutritionists was used to record clinical symptoms. Among the 832 subjects (532 and 300 from Mundargi a…
Nutrient Composition of Traditional Festival Foods of North Karnataka
India has a rich treasure of traditional foods specifica for festivals. An investigation was undertaken to document the different traditional foods prepared during Hindu festivals of North Karnataka and to assess nutritive value of such foods. Data were collected through a cross sectional survey of 200 Hindu families (100 each from rural and urban areas) of Dharwad Taluka. The study revealed that 78 traditional foods (45 sweet and 33 savory) were…
Seasonal Variations in Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls
The investigation focussing on “Seasonal variations in nutritional status of adolescent girls” was carried between June 2001 to May 2002. 80 girls were selected between the age group of 13 to 15 years from rural and urban areas of Dharwad. The nutritional status of the subjects was assessed by anthropometry and dietary intake. Irrespective of locality, the selected subjects recorded higher values for height, weight, waist and hip circumference du…
Risk Factors for Hypertension in Dharwad City, Karnataka
The investigation focussing on “Risk factors for hypertension” was carried out at Dharwad city (Karnataka). One hundred hypertensive subjects along with equal number of age and sex matched normotensives were included for the study. The risk factors considered for hypertension were abdominal obesity, general obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, high fat, high sodium, low potassium, low calcium and low magnesium intake. Scoring of the risk factor…
Dietary Habits and Exercise Behavior of Type -2 Diabetics
A study was conducted to know the dietary pattern and exercise behaviour of type-2 diabetics (n=50) using pretested schedule. More than half the diabetics had no family history of disorder. Most of the diabetics were on allopathic medicines (96%). The routine meal pattern was three meals and one snack, followed by three meals. The common foods restricted were those rich in sugar, fats and oils and fruits rich in sugar. Millets, cereal rotis and p…
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Risk Factors for Hypertension in Dharwad City, Karnataka
The investigation focussing on “Risk factors for hypertension” was carried out at Dharwad city (Karnataka). One hundred hypertensive subjects along with equal number of age and sex matched normotensives were included for the study. The risk factors considered for hypertension were abdominal obesity, general obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, high fat, high sodium, low potassium, low calcium and low magnesium intake. Scoring of the risk factor…
Seasonal Variations in Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls
The investigation focussing on “Seasonal variations in nutritional status of adolescent girls” was carried between June 2001 to May 2002. 80 girls were selected between the age group of 13 to 15 years from rural and urban areas of Dharwad. The nutritional status of the subjects was assessed by anthropometry and dietary intake. Irrespective of locality, the selected subjects recorded higher values for height, weight, waist and hip circumference du…
Clinical Symptoms of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis in Gadag and Bagalkot Districts of Karnataka
An investigation was undertaken in six endemic villages of Mundargi taluk of Gadag district and two of Hungund taluk of Bagalkot district to assess the clinical symptoms of both dental and skeletal fluorosis and in turn to find out the severity of the disease. A check list developed with the help of available literature and in consultation with nutritionists was used to record clinical symptoms. Among the 832 subjects (532 and 300 from Mundargi a…
Nutrient Composition of Traditional Festival Foods of North Karnataka
India has a rich treasure of traditional foods specifica for festivals. An investigation was undertaken to document the different traditional foods prepared during Hindu festivals of North Karnataka and to assess nutritive value of such foods. Data were collected through a cross sectional survey of 200 Hindu families (100 each from rural and urban areas) of Dharwad Taluka. The study revealed that 78 traditional foods (45 sweet and 33 savory) were…
Evaluation of National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme in Dharwad (Karnataka)
National nutrition anaemia control programme at Dharwad taluk was evaluated by interviewing the health functionaries and beneficiaries for knowledge and opinion using a prestructured proforma. About 11 per cent of women in reproductive age were not registered by any of the health functionaries. The iron and folic acid tablets (IFA) were not distributed regularly by the ANMS and 10 per cent subjects did not receive any tablets even once. The table…
Impact of Synthetic Vitamin A and Horticulture Intervention on Vitamin A Status and Iron Status of Rural School Children
The investigation focused on vitamin A status, Iron status and impact of synthetic and horticulture intervention on vitamin A status and iron status. Vitamin A status of153 school children of Dharwad taluk was assessed by biochemical analysis. Children with serum retinol level less than 20 μg/100ml were included in intervention study. Children from group-1 formed the control, a single massive oral dose of 2,00,000 IU of vitamin A was given to gro…
Dietary Habits and Exercise Behavior of Type -2 Diabetics
A study was conducted to know the dietary pattern and exercise behaviour of type-2 diabetics (n=50) using pretested schedule. More than half the diabetics had no family history of disorder. Most of the diabetics were on allopathic medicines (96%). The routine meal pattern was three meals and one snack, followed by three meals. The common foods restricted were those rich in sugar, fats and oils and fruits rich in sugar. Millets, cereal rotis and p…
Medicine (5 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Obesity (2 works) · Abdominal obesity (1 work) · Adolescent development (1 work) · Agricultural Economics and Practices (1 work) · Alcohol (1 work)