Anthropometric Profile and Nutritional Status of Selected Oraon Tribals in and Around Sambalpur Town, Orissa

Beck, Pramila; Mishra, Braja Kishori

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“…This is due to the green revolution that often encourages monocropping, trade practices that promote introduction of exotic species, and transition of food preferences from traditional to processed, refined varieties, among others. 31,32 Our study also showed that that consumers of indigenous foods (although the quantity consumed was low) had higher intake of calcium when compared to the nonconsumers. It is well documented elsewhere that local food resources could be leveraged to add to food diversity and lead to improvement in micronutrient intake with positive nutritional outcomes.…”

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“…The tribal population in India in general and the Oraon in particular has been seen to have high rates of malnutrition and CED. 18,31,32 Earlier studies in these communities have also documented this fact across different states and seen that both the adults and children have varying degrees of undernourishment. Globally, researchers have also explored and consolidated evidence on the potential of the biodiversity of forest and wild foods to improve dietary diversity and health outcomes.…”

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“…This is due to the green revolution that often encourages mono-cropping, trade practices that promote introduction of exotic species, and transition of food preferences from traditional to processed, refined varieties, among others. 31,32…”

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Estimates of Indigenous Food Consumption and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake in Oraon Tribal Women of Jharkhand, India

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Introduction: Oraon tribes of India have high levels of undernutrition. Dietary diversification is one of the food-based interventions to ameliorate malnutrition. Objectives: This study assessed the awareness and availability of indigenous foods and estimated dietary intakes and nutritional status with emphasis on indigenous food consumption among women in the Oraon tribal community in Jharkhand, India. Design: A cross-sectional study with a longitudinal component on dietary intake assessment to capture seasonality. Setting: Selected villages in Raidih block of Gumla district of Jharkhand. Participants: Reproductive-age Oraon tribal women (N ¼143).Methods: Household and dietary surveys were conducted. A 24-hour dietary recall for 2 consecutive days (repeat surveys in 2 other seasons) and food frequency questionnaire were adminsitered on 1 woman per household. Anthropometric assessments were also carried out. Outcomes: Socioeconomic status, awareness about indigenous foods, dietary intake pattern, and contribution of indigenous food to nutrient intake of Oraon tribal women in the reproductive age-group. Results: Comprehensive awareness about indigenous food resources was present. However, household food security and actual intake of indigenous foods were low. Higher intake of key micronutrients, calcium and iron, was observed among those who consumed indigenous foods. About 40% of the woman had various degrees of chronic energy deficiency.

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Estimates of Indigenous Food Consumption and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake in Oraon Tribal Women of Jharkhand, India

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“…However, the Oraon community consumes indigenous foods that are rich sources of micronutrients, namely calcium, iron, vitamin A, and folic acid (Ghosh-Jerath et al, 2015, 2018. It has been well documented that the nutritional status of Oraon tribal adults and children in Sambalpur, Orissa, was not satisfactory, with all the children suffering from different levels of malnutrition (Beck and Mishra, 2011). Studies across the globe have suggested that there has been a shift in dietary patterns, a phenomenon known as "nutrition transition" (Popkin, 2006).…”

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Traditional food consumption pattern and nutritional status of Oraons: An Asian Indian indigenous community

Bisai¹,

Dutta²,

Mohapatra³

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionFood consumption is an intensive social activity and can be considered a cultural artifact, reflecting the intricate process of sociocultural differentiation in shaping eating habits. Food has a positive effect on a person's health, physical performance, and state of mind. The nutritional composition of a person's diet plays a significant role in their overall health and development. Moreover, tribal cuisine is incomplete without a traditional drink. Rice beer, or handia, is one such indigenous alcoholic-fermented beverage that serves as a staple food.MethodsThis exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted from January, 2018 to December, 2020 to explore the traditional food practices of the Oraon community through a combination of one-to-one interviews, focus group discussions, and measurements. This study also involved the documentation of individual food recipes, from collection to preparation. To assess nutrient intake, we used a 24-h dietary recall method for 200 Oraon families comprising 466 adults and 193 children. Anthropometric measurements, such as body mass index (BMI) for adults and height-for-age and BMI-for-age z-score methods for children, recommended by the WHO, were taken and recorded using standard procedures. Additionally, the nutrient content of handia was analyzed.ResultsThe mean (SD) height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and BMI of the Oraon people were analyzed. The combined overall prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) was 39% (37% in men and 40.3% in women). The prevalence of overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2) was found to be 7.1% among only women. The average daily energy intake was calculated to be 2,290 kcal per capita. It is worth noting that the food and nutrient consumption of the Oraon tribe was largely consistent with the recommended daily allowances/intakes (RDA/RDI). The consumption of root and tuber products was particularly high. The Oraon tribe was found to have a familiar intake of animal protein in the form of meat, including common periwinkles (Littorina littorea). The study also discovered a remarkable array of unique, region-specific festive foods. The consumption of nutrient-rich fermented rice beer was especially noteworthy.ConclusionThe present study provides insight into the traditional food practices of the Oraon tribe in West Bengal. It also highlights that their indigenous food consumption patterns have undergone significant changes as a result of admixture with other communities. To address these dietary issues, it is recommended that regional, need-based planning, and effective intervention programs be implemented. To ensure the proper maintenance of the Oraon tribe's traditional food practices, the cultivation of kitchen gardens and the domestication of wild, edible plants, such as seeds and tubers, may be helpful. Moreover, promoting the consumption of macronutrient-fortified handia, an indigenous beverage with high medicinal benefits, could be effective in combating hidden hunger among adults.

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“…Umpteen studies have already been done by many researchers on health and nutritional status of tribal population of different regions of India, related with anthropometry. (Chakrabarty et al, 2008), Oraons (Beck & Mishra, 2010) of Orissa, Oraons (Chakraborty & Bose, 2008) of Jharkhand and Bhotias (Kapoor et al, 2012) of Uttarakhand, in case of males. On the other hand in case of females, we found that percentage of prevalence of CED was very high (≥ 40%) among Santals (Das & Bose 2010), Mahalis (Ghosh & Bose 2017) of West Bengal, Savaras (Chakrabarty et al, 2008) of Orissa and Mannans (John & Ramadas, 2008) of Kerala.…”

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Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Prevalence of Under Nutrition Among Adult Sabars of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

Bhandari¹,

Ghosh²,

Bose³

2019

IJALSR

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Nutritional status is an important index of economic growth and development. The status of nutrition of a given population has positively or negatively influenced nation's economic growth. Our study was designed to find out the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional status among adult Sabars. The present cross-sectional study was conducted at six villages under Ranibandh block of Bankura District, West Bengal. A total 226 adults (males = 111 and females = 115) Sabars, aged above 18 years in these village were included in the study. The mean (SD) values of age, family members, family income per month, and per-capita income were 37.32 (16.62) years, 4.63 (1.85) members, 2725.2 (1424.3) Rupees, 691.58 (545.32) Rupees, respectively. The prevalence of illiteracy was 45.0% and 82.6%, respectively among males and females. There was a statistically significant (Chi-square = 39.67, p < 0.001) difference between two sexes. Among males more than 65.8% were daily wage laborers. Among females collection of products was the main occupation (28.7%). The frequency of use of drinking water from tube well, tap and well were 79.2%, 11.1% and 4.4%, respectively. The mean (SD) height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and (body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 159.88 (5.93) cm, 49.6 (7.42) kg, 28.38 (7.83) cm and 19.4 (2.59) kg/m 2, respectively, among males. The mean (SD) height, weight, MUAC and BMI among females were 1148.9 (5.04) cm, 40.1 (5.88) kg, 22.9 (2.34) cm and 18.0 (2.30) kg/m 2 , respectively. All mean values were higher among men. The rates of under nutrition were higher (60.0%) among the illiterate group than the literate group (37.0%) based on BMI. Likewise, based on MUAC, the rates of under nutrition were higher (41.4%) among illiterates compared to literates. The prevalence of under nutrition based on BMI and MUAC was high according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline, indicating critical nutritional situation. To reduce the nutritional stress among this ethnic group, immediate appropriate nutritional intervention programes should be initiated. Serious efforts are needed to increase their educational status and per-capita income.

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Anthropometric Profile and Nutritional Status of Selected Oraon Tribals in and Around Sambalpur Town, Orissa

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Estimates of Indigenous Food Consumption and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake in Oraon Tribal Women of Jharkhand, India

Estimates of Indigenous Food Consumption and Their Contribution to Nutrient Intake in Oraon Tribal Women of Jharkhand, India

Traditional food consumption pattern and nutritional status of Oraons: An Asian Indian indigenous community

Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Prevalence of Under Nutrition Among Adult Sabars of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

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