Fats and oils are an essential part of everyday cooking as well as food products
development and their purity are a concern since very early in human history. Adulteration
of fats and oils is increased day by day throughout the world, a greater extent. Hence an
attempt has been taken to review to identify different suitable rapid detection techniques
for ensuring food quality and safety. The study was designed on the basis of extensive
literature review for collecting relevant scientific evidence from various sources like
Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline database, Science direct database, published journal,
newspaper and periodicals. Various techniques have been utilized to assess the purity of
edible fats and oils but yet they are costly and time-consuming. This study summarized
the rapid detection techniques so that a common person can perform at the level of the
household so as to have a broad picture of the status of adulteration in his food in case of
doubt. Edible fats and oils are reported to be adulterated with other low-price oils. For
example, mustard oil adulterated with argemone oil and butter yellow and ghee
adulterated with vanaspati ghee. The leading challenges include the lack of market survey,
lack of acceptance in the wholesale and retail market because of suspecting its purity,
community health problem and decrease in consumer confidence.
Malnutrition is one of the major causes of mortality for children in developing countries. Inappropriate feeding practices can have profound consequences for the growth, development, and survival of infants and children. A cross sectional study was carried out among 180 mother-infant pair of the tribal (Garo) and Non-tribal (Non-Garo) households at Madhupur Upazilla in Tangail region. The objectives of the study were to assess the feeding behavior of Garo and Non-Garo mothers and also prevalence of malnutrition among infants and young children. More than half of Garo respondents had smaller family size and a higher spending on food compared to Non-Garo respondents. From the breast feeding related information it was seen that colostrum was given to their babies as the first food in Garo (81.2%) and Non Garo groups (63.4%) respectively. It was also observed that 12.2% Garo mothers gave powder milk, but the non-Garo mothers preferred honey and sugar water. Exclusive breast-feeding in Garo and Non-Garo areas were 64.6% and 45.7% respectively. In Non-Garo areas breast feeding continued longer times than Garo areas. The predominance of moderate to severe underweight in Non-Garo and Garo areas were 42.21% and 34.44% respectively. A similar trend of stunting and wasting was found in both groups of the infants. Finally, it can be clearly viewed and concluded that the feeding practices of mothers from Garo community were better compared to Non-Garo communities, and largely depends on various socioeconomic factors that affect the nutritional status of their children.
World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency due to the recent spread of COVID-19 throughout the world. Millions of people are affected daily and thousands died. Almost all countries are now paying attention to control this pandemic outbreak. Therefore, researchers are trying to identify the pathophysiology of the disease, appropriate prognosis, effective management and prevention of COVID-19. Based on current published evidence, this review article specifies the role of different nutrients in the possible prevention and management of COVID-19 and viral infections. Balanced nutrition including adequate vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, zinc and phytonutrients have shown promising immune-boosting roles in COVID-19 and other respiratory infections due to their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidants properties. These micronutrients act against COVID-19 infections both individually and synergistically.
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