Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Effect of Spirulina as a Nutritional Supplement in Malnourished Children

Udayasree V. , Dr. Manjula K. , Sowjanya M.

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Malnutrition, a state of poor nutrition is one of the crucial public health problems in large areas of the world. Individuals, who consume fewer than three balanced meals a day, do not get the recommended intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, are on restricted diets or are regularly subject to intense physical activity. This is a challenging problem put for worth in front of the Nutritionists, Food scientists and Technologists. Spirulina is found to be the best alternative dietary supplement to the malnutrition. Spirulina is a safe food with absolutely no side effects. To overcome such problems, an attempt has been concentrated on enhancing the organoleptic quality of spirulina through supplementation (biscuit form). Nutrition policies can be taken to overcome the malnutrition problem among children by concentration on the alternative dietary supplements.

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Udayasree V., Dr. Manjula K., Sowjanya M. Effect of Spirulina as a Nutritional Supplement in Malnourished Children International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.V May 2013

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