Jasvinder Sangha
Biographic Data
| ID | 3807162 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jasvinder Sangha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jasvinder |
| FAMILY NAME | Sangha |
| SIGNATURE | SANGHA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Punjab Agricultural University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Relation between Food Safety Awareness and Disease Incidence
A random selection of 240 home food preparers was done from rural and urban areas of the Ludhiana District in Punjab and then enquired about food safety awareness and incidence of food borne diseases. The results revealed that mean awareness score of all the respondents came out to be 9.25 out of a maximum of 15, indicating that the respondents were considerably aware about the food safety issues. There was a significant difference in the mean aw…
Efficacy of Supplementation of Fish Oil and Impact of Nutrition Counselling on Anthropometric and Clinical Profile of at Risk Heart Subjects
Sixty males belonging to middle and high socio-economic status, who were at risk of developing coronary heart disease were selected. The study was conducted in three phases. In phase I, anthropometric parameters, blood glucose, blood pressure and blood lipids of subjects was recorded. Subjects were followed for one month and no treatment was given except prescribed medicines and was treated as self control. At one month interval, above parameters…
Assessment of Dietary Intake by Food Frequency Questionnaire in at Risk Coronary Heart Patients
Study was conducted on sixty at risk male heart patients in the age group (30-50 years). Dietary intake was assessed by food frequency questionnaire using 24-Hours-Recall method for three consecutive days. Nutrition education was also imparted for 4 months. Frequency of consumption of unrefined cereals, whole pulses, sprouts, roots and tubers, fruits and vegetables was increased but a frequency of intake of salty fried preparations, Bakery produc…
Anthropometric Profile and Adiposity in the Obese Punjabi Children and Their Parents
The study included 60 subjects comprising equal number of male and females of 7-9 years of age from three public schools in Ludhiana city. The subjects who were 20% above the normal weight for age were selected. The anthropometric measurements of the subjects and their parents’ were measured. Results indicate that female subjects were more obese as compared to the male subjects. The parental obesity was found as the important risk factor of child…
Childhood Obesity Among Punjabi Children in Relation to Physical Activity and Their Blood Profile
The study included 60 subjects comprising equal number of male and female of 7-9 years of age from three public schools in Ludhiana city. The subjects who were 20% above the normal weight for age were selected. A diary of the physical activity of each subject was recorded. A signification difference (P < 0.01) was observed in light activity in male and female subjects. The results indicated that low physical activity level (PAL) leads to overweig…
Effect of Supplementation of Spirulina on the Haematological Profile and Intellectual Status of School Girls (7-9 years)
A sample of sixty girls aged between 7-9 years belonging to low middle income group were selected from Government senior secondary school, P.A.U., Ludhiana. The subjects were equally divided into two groups viz. Experimental (E) and Control (C) group. The mean per capita monthly income was Rs. 837/- and Rs. 869/- in group E and C respectively. Subjects of E group were supplemented with two capsules (1g) of spirulina daily after mixing in one serv…
Effect of Dietary Antioxidants on the Lipid and Anthropometric Profile of at Risk Coronary Heart Subjects
Sixty male patients in age group of 30-50 years belonging to upper middle class and who were at risk of CHD were selected. Information regarding dietary antioxidant intake, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and blood glucose was recorded. Blood samples were drawn to analysis the lipid profile. Nutrition education was imparted with special reference to intake of dietary antioxidants. Results indicated the improvement in intake of antioxi…
Efficacy of Multiple Dietary Therapies in Reducing Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
Thirty-five male subjects in the age group of 20-49 years, belonging to a same professional class and who were at risk of coronary heart disease were selected. Background information, blood and lipid profile analysis, blood pressure and dietary survey was recorded. In addition to their normal diet, the subjects were asked to include five cardioprotective foods like garlic (6g/day), onion (50g/day), tomato (200g/day), amla (100g/day) and alsi (1/2…
Assessment of Heavy Metals Intake Among School Girls of an Industrial Town of Punjab
Heavy metals intake among school girls in the age group of 7-9 years residing in the industrial and country side of Ludhiana (Punjab) was assessed. Food and water were the major determinants for heavy metals intake. The intake of lead, nickel and zine was significantly high in the respondents of the industrial area (p < 0.05). The intake of hexavalent chrome through water was within the safe limits for both the area groups, however, the intake of…
Infant Feeding Practices and Beliefs in Working and Non Working Urban Lactating Mothers of Ludhiana
The present investigation was undertaken to assess infant feeding practices and beliefs of working (W) and non-working (NW) lactating mothers. A sample of 50 urban mothers of Ludhiana aged between 21-35 yrs. from middle socio-economic group were selected in the sixth month of lactation. The subjects were divided equally into W and NW groups. The mean per capita monthly income was Rs. 1367/- and Rs. 1670/- in WG and NWG. respectively. Information …
Dietary Factors Affecting the Fluoride Toxicity in the Fluoridated Area of Rural Punjab
In India, millions of people are crippled by fluorosis. Though water with a high content of fluoride is the main cause of fluorosis, it is not the only source for the malady which afflicts the teeth organs and systems Food and cosmetics also contribute to fluorosis, besides of course drugs This study was conducted on 200 subjects in the rural Southwestern area of Punjab Information was drawn with regard to the demographic profile, dietary pattern…
Iron retention in young women fed chickpea (Cicer Arietinum) and milk‐supplemented wheat diets at two levels of energy
Nine young adult women were fed diets containing wheat, wheat and chickpea or wheat and milk at each of the two energy levels of 1900 and 1600 Kcal/day. Iron was estimated in food, feces and urine. From a balance study, iron intake, iron excretion, iron absorption and iron retention were calculated. The results indicated that utilization of iron was better at higher energy level. The iron absorption and retention was highest in chickpea supplemen…
Assessment of Heavy Metals Intake Among School Girls of an Industrial Town of Punjab
Heavy metals intake among school girls in the age group of 7-9 years residing in the industrial and country side of Ludhiana (Punjab) was assessed. Food and water were the major determinants for heavy metals intake. The intake of lead, nickel and zine was significantly high in the respondents of the industrial area (p < 0.05). The intake of hexavalent chrome through water was within the safe limits for both the area groups, however, the intake of…
Iron retention in young women fed chickpea (Cicer Arietinum) and milk‐supplemented wheat diets at two levels of energy
Nine young adult women were fed diets containing wheat, wheat and chickpea or wheat and milk at each of the two energy levels of 1900 and 1600 Kcal/day. Iron was estimated in food, feces and urine. From a balance study, iron intake, iron excretion, iron absorption and iron retention were calculated. The results indicated that utilization of iron was better at higher energy level. The iron absorption and retention was highest in chickpea supplemen…
Dietary Factors Affecting the Fluoride Toxicity in the Fluoridated Area of Rural Punjab
In India, millions of people are crippled by fluorosis. Though water with a high content of fluoride is the main cause of fluorosis, it is not the only source for the malady which afflicts the teeth organs and systems Food and cosmetics also contribute to fluorosis, besides of course drugs This study was conducted on 200 subjects in the rural Southwestern area of Punjab Information was drawn with regard to the demographic profile, dietary pattern…
Infant Feeding Practices and Beliefs in Working and Non Working Urban Lactating Mothers of Ludhiana
The present investigation was undertaken to assess infant feeding practices and beliefs of working (W) and non-working (NW) lactating mothers. A sample of 50 urban mothers of Ludhiana aged between 21-35 yrs. from middle socio-economic group were selected in the sixth month of lactation. The subjects were divided equally into W and NW groups. The mean per capita monthly income was Rs. 1367/- and Rs. 1670/- in WG and NWG. respectively. Information …
Assessment of Heavy Metals Intake Among School Girls of an Industrial Town of Punjab
Heavy metals intake among school girls in the age group of 7-9 years residing in the industrial and country side of Ludhiana (Punjab) was assessed. Food and water were the major determinants for heavy metals intake. The intake of lead, nickel and zine was significantly high in the respondents of the industrial area (p < 0.05). The intake of hexavalent chrome through water was within the safe limits for both the area groups, however, the intake of…
Effect of Dietary Antioxidants on the Lipid and Anthropometric Profile of at Risk Coronary Heart Subjects
Sixty male patients in age group of 30-50 years belonging to upper middle class and who were at risk of CHD were selected. Information regarding dietary antioxidant intake, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and blood glucose was recorded. Blood samples were drawn to analysis the lipid profile. Nutrition education was imparted with special reference to intake of dietary antioxidants. Results indicated the improvement in intake of antioxi…
Efficacy of Multiple Dietary Therapies in Reducing Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
Thirty-five male subjects in the age group of 20-49 years, belonging to a same professional class and who were at risk of coronary heart disease were selected. Background information, blood and lipid profile analysis, blood pressure and dietary survey was recorded. In addition to their normal diet, the subjects were asked to include five cardioprotective foods like garlic (6g/day), onion (50g/day), tomato (200g/day), amla (100g/day) and alsi (1/2…
Childhood Obesity Among Punjabi Children in Relation to Physical Activity and Their Blood Profile
The study included 60 subjects comprising equal number of male and female of 7-9 years of age from three public schools in Ludhiana city. The subjects who were 20% above the normal weight for age were selected. A diary of the physical activity of each subject was recorded. A signification difference (P < 0.01) was observed in light activity in male and female subjects. The results indicated that low physical activity level (PAL) leads to overweig…
Effect of Supplementation of Spirulina on the Haematological Profile and Intellectual Status of School Girls (7-9 years)
A sample of sixty girls aged between 7-9 years belonging to low middle income group were selected from Government senior secondary school, P.A.U., Ludhiana. The subjects were equally divided into two groups viz. Experimental (E) and Control (C) group. The mean per capita monthly income was Rs. 837/- and Rs. 869/- in group E and C respectively. Subjects of E group were supplemented with two capsules (1g) of spirulina daily after mixing in one serv…
Assessment of Dietary Intake by Food Frequency Questionnaire in at Risk Coronary Heart Patients
Study was conducted on sixty at risk male heart patients in the age group (30-50 years). Dietary intake was assessed by food frequency questionnaire using 24-Hours-Recall method for three consecutive days. Nutrition education was also imparted for 4 months. Frequency of consumption of unrefined cereals, whole pulses, sprouts, roots and tubers, fruits and vegetables was increased but a frequency of intake of salty fried preparations, Bakery produc…
Anthropometric Profile and Adiposity in the Obese Punjabi Children and Their Parents
The study included 60 subjects comprising equal number of male and females of 7-9 years of age from three public schools in Ludhiana city. The subjects who were 20% above the normal weight for age were selected. The anthropometric measurements of the subjects and their parents’ were measured. Results indicate that female subjects were more obese as compared to the male subjects. The parental obesity was found as the important risk factor of child…
Efficacy of Supplementation of Fish Oil and Impact of Nutrition Counselling on Anthropometric and Clinical Profile of at Risk Heart Subjects
Sixty males belonging to middle and high socio-economic status, who were at risk of developing coronary heart disease were selected. The study was conducted in three phases. In phase I, anthropometric parameters, blood glucose, blood pressure and blood lipids of subjects was recorded. Subjects were followed for one month and no treatment was given except prescribed medicines and was treated as self control. At one month interval, above parameters…
Relation between Food Safety Awareness and Disease Incidence
A random selection of 240 home food preparers was done from rural and urban areas of the Ludhiana District in Punjab and then enquired about food safety awareness and incidence of food borne diseases. The results revealed that mean awareness score of all the respondents came out to be 9.25 out of a maximum of 15, indicating that the respondents were considerably aware about the food safety issues. There was a significant difference in the mean aw…
Medicine (12 works) · Biology (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Blood lipids (4 works) · Blood pressure (4 works) · Cholesterol (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Food Science (4 works) · Animal science (3 works) · Anthropometry (3 works)