Food Grains of India: A Brief Note on Their Therapeutic Potential

Sen, Saikat

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“…The other possible mechanism is, during subsequent diarrhea condition, iron and other mineral deficiency can develop, because diarrhea affects the small intestine’s ability to absorb nutrients from their meals. So, those Children can have high tendency to nutritional anemia [ 53 ].…”

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Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Teketelew,

Bayleyegn,

Berta

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Children in refugee camps, due to their living conditions, are the most vulnerable groups to suffer from anemia. Nutritional deficiencies, especially iron deficiency is the most common causes of anemia. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of anemia among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 354 internally displaced children, at Debark refugee camp from March to May 2022. A systematic sampling technique was employed. The socio demographic characteristics were collected by using structured questionnaire via face-to-face interview with the caregivers. The hemoglobin level was determined using HemoCue301+. Form anemic children, venous blood sample was collected for iron profile analysis. Parasitological and anthropometric measurements were also done. The data were entered using Epi-data version 4.6.0.6 and exported to STATA version 14 for analysis. Bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis were done. Both crude odds ratio and adjusted odds ratio with the corresponding 95% confidence interval were calculated to measure the strength of association. P-Value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant association. Results From the total of 354 children included in this study, more than half (54.8%) of them were male. The median age of children was 7 years with interquartile range of (4–10) years. The total prevalence of anemia in this study was 33.62% (95% CI:28.7, 38.7). Moderate type anemia was predominant in this study. From anemic children 30 (25.2%) had iron deficiency anemia. In this study, low dietary diversity (AOR = 4.9; 95% CI: 2.0, 11.7), duration in the camp more than six months (AOR = 4.2; 95% CI:1.9, 9.4), presence of diarrhea (AOR = 2.7; 95% CI:1.3, 5.7), fever (AOR = 3.4; 95% CI:1.6, 7.1), and wasting (AOR = 3.6; 95% CI:1.3, 10.3) were significantly associated with the prevalence of anemia. Conclusion Anemia was moderate public health problem in the current study. Focused policies and strategies towards to internally displaced children should be designed to reduce anemia, by preventing the significant risk factors associated with anemia.

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Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Teketelew,

Bayleyegn,

Berta

et al. 2023

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“…Cereals serve as a major energy source for humans worldwide, meeting the body's carbohydrate demand 1 . Grains (seeds) of Poaceae grasses, such as rice, wheat, and maize, are extensively 3 cultivated globally due to their wide use as food, nutrient, fiber, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants sources, and renewable energy resources 2,3,4,5 . They are main source of trace elements (i.e., Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn and Se) which needed for proper growth and development of living organism 6 .…”

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Multi-element exposure and health risks of grains from Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh, India

Wakhle,

Sharma,

Patel

et al. 2024

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Grains of rice, wheat, and maize are staple foods widely consumed for their mineral and nutritional values. However, these cereals can accumulate toxic elements from contaminated soils, posing health risks. This study investigates the bioaccumulation patterns of 52 minerals (including nutrients, heavy metals, and rare earth elements) accumulated over range 10249 to 58414 mg kg− 1 (dw) in various parts (grain, husk, straw, root) of these cereals grown in the heavily polluted region of Ambagarh Chowki, India. The results reveal rice exhibits a higher accumulation of toxic elements compared to wheat and maize grains, with the high-yield Sarna cultivar being the most susceptible. Across the rice plant, accumulation increased in the order: grain < husk < straw < root. Elements like P, K, Cu, and Zn showed the highest enrichment. Worryingly, most toxic elements like As, Pb, and Cd exceeded permissible limits across grains, straws, and husks. Health risk assessment indicates wheat and maize pose greater non-cancer and cancer risks than rice. Despite being grown in a highly contaminated region, the study identifies some rice cultivars like Naya 1010 and Sonam as relatively safer options due to the lower accumulation of toxic elements in the grains. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into cereal safety and highlights the need for monitoring polluted areas to mitigate health hazards through judicious selection of crop varieties.

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Food Grains of India: A Brief Note on Their Therapeutic Potential

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Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Multi-element exposure and health risks of grains from Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh, India

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