Nutrition knowledge on protein in household food decision makers of Maharashtra and Goa

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Not applicable

Registration Number: CTRI/2022/04/041946

Lead Sponsor: Not applicable

Brief Summary: Proteins form the building blocks of the human body. Almost the entire mechanism of the different organ systems depends on proteins. The amino acids which form the proteins help body repair cells and make new ones. Therefore, it is critically important for the growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. Adequate consumption of dietary protein is required for the maintenance of optimal health during normal growth and aging. Over the past two decades, the potential muscle-related benefits achieved by consuming higher-protein diets have become increasingly clear. (Wolfe, 2012)

Despite greater awareness of how higher-protein diets might be advantageous for muscle mass, many have fear of consuming high protein diet, ending up in protein deficit for a long period of time. Either lack of knowledge, or misconceptions about the protein requirements, quality, functions, sources and its significance, forms a barrier from eating moderate to high protein diets which are needed to meet the daily requirements in Indian adults. This lack of information can give rise to long term protein deficiency or toxicity, and may cause long term health problems and conditions. (Ackerman 2020)

The nutrition of an individual depends on the knowledge and practices followed by him/her and/or the gate keeper of the family the individual belongs to. A gatekeeper is the one who is the decision maker of the house concerning the food choice, cooking, and planning for the house. A gatekeeper could be anyone who has maximum say in the familyâ€™s food consumption pattern. Usually in Indian families, the Wife, Mother, or Daughter are identified as the gatekeepers. Hence assessing the nutrition knowledge of the gatekeepers is important to understand current nutritional scenario of the family and may help predict possible outcomes.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Household food gatekeepers, having a decision taking capacity of food selection, preparation and purchase for entire family, belonging to Maharashtra and Goa region of India.

Exclusion Criteria

below the age of 30, and above the age of 50, belonging to other states, not a food gatekeeper.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference may be seen in the knowledge scores, attitudes and practices between both groups, Maharashtrian and Goan community	4 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Not applicable	Not applicable

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Dr BMN College of Home Science
🇮🇳
Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr BMN College of Home Science
🇮🇳Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India
Shruti Vaidya
Principal investigator
9623891925
miss.shru2806@gmail.com