Irc Presentation
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Irc Presentation
INVESTIGATORS
Associate Professor
GMC KOLLAM
Co-investigators:
Anmol Vij
Annie A Ninan
Ansa Alex
INTRODUCTION
The ICMR -NIN 2024 guidelines emphasize a balanced diet that supports overall health and prevents non-
communicable diseases (NCDs). The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex body, said that healthy
diets and physical activity can reduce the amount of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension (HTN) and
prevent 80% of 2 types of diabetes
BALANCED DIET - Balanced diet is defined as a diet which contains a variety of foods in such quantities and
proportion that the need for energy, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients are
adequately met with for maintaining health, vitality and general well-being and also makes a small proportion of
extra nutrients to withstand a short duration of leanness.
A balanced diet is a wholesome and nutritionally adequate diet. It provides calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals
and adequate fiber to perform wide range of functions in the body.
Malnutrition- It refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients. It
encompasses both undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition denotes insufficient intake of energy and
nutrients, it can lead to wasting and stunting, whereas overnutrition is the excess intake of macronutrients and
micronutrients leading to obesity and diet related non-communicable disease. E.g. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes,
RATIONALE –
Our food choices have an unparalleled impact on our health, and we can make better choices when physicians become more
effective advocates for proper diet and nutrition. Making it easier for doctors and their patients to discuss nutrition in practical
terms is one of the best methods we have to improve public health.According to NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY 5,
in India 35.5% of children under five years are stunted, 19.3% are wasted, 32.1% are underweight
As per WHO, in India, there are estimated 77 million people above the age of 18 years are suffering from type 2 diabetes and
nearly 25 million people are pre-diabetic. More than 50% of people are unaware of their diabetic status.
As per Lancet new study 44 million women and 26 million men aged above 20 in India were found to be obese.
As per ICMR INDIA 2023 study, prevalence of diabetes in adults Kerala is overall 23.6 %, including 24.7% in urban
population, 23% in rural population, 18 % are pre diabetic overall.
Estimates show that 56.4% disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets. Healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a
substantial proportion of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension (HTN) and prevent up to 80% of type 2 diabetes.
According to WHO, a healthy diet helps protect against malnutrition and diet-related noncommunicable diseases such as
diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
The dietary guidelines for Indians by ICMR-NIN 2024 states guidelines to be followed for a healthy lifestyle. It states the
problem of malnutrition i.e. overnutrition and undernutrition and the increased number of cases of non-communicable
diseases among children and adults. The guidelines give information about the ideal dietary habits along with special
consideration for different food groups to different age groups and pregnancy along with dietary preference in diseased
state.
According to cross sectional study conducted in Kerala from September 2010 to January 2011 in rural areas of
Thiruvananthapuram in food decision making the most crucial decision point was affordability. Also associated with
social interactions, media advertisement and health, local availability, any chronic disease in family.
As per cross sectional study conducted in Lucknow, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Bangalore including urban and rural
workers found that animal food related diet has increased anthropometric risk factors and cereal-savory foods (cooked
grains, rice-based dishes, snacks, soups, nuts) related diet reduces the risk.
OBJECTIVES
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To estimate the knowledge regarding proper nutrition among medical and
paramedical staffs of GMC Kollam
To find out the dietary practices among medical and paramedical staffs of GMC
Kollam
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE
Study period: 6 months after getting the approval from Human Ethics Committee
Inclusion criteria: All medical and paramedical staffs who are willing to participate
SAMPLE SIZE
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
Medical and paramedical staffs of GMC Kollam satisfying inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria will be involved in
Tools:
1)pre-tested semi structured interview schedule: The data collection will be started after obtaining permission from
institutional review committee and Human Ethics Committee of the institute and from Superintendent. The pre-tested semi
structured interview schedule will be used to interview the study participants to gather information regarding the factors
affecting dietary practices.
2)Structured questionnaire: Knowledge score will be determined through a structured questionnaire which has items
adapted from newly released DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR INDIANS by ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition
2024. We will be using a 25-item questionnaire for the study.
Study variables:
Outcome variable: Knowledge and practices- Analyzed using structured questionnaire prepared from DIETARY
GUIDELINES FOR INDIANS by ICMR-NIN 2024
Exposure variables:
Age
Gender
Education
Occupation
Health status
Genetic factors related to nutrition
Physical activity
Socio-economic status
Source of awareness
Kitchen gardening
DATA ANALYSIS
After the completion of data collection, it will be properly coded and entered in the MICROSOFT -EXCEL.
The compiled data will be analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) trial version 24.
Qualitative variables will be expressed as proportion and quantitative variable will be expressed as mean + SD.
Appropriate statistical tests like Chi-squared test and T-test will be used to assess the statistical significance.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
The participation in the study is voluntary, informed and safe for research subjects. The study will be undertaken
only after the approval of Human Ethics Committee. The confidentiality and anonymity of data will be maintained.
Informed consent will be obtained from each participant.
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QUESTIONNAIRE (1 to 15 questions estimate knowledge)
1)How much fruits and vegetables are taken in MY PLATE FOR THE DAY?
6)Which of the following is a healthy cooking method that helps retain the nutrients in food?
a) Deep frying
c)Microwave cooking
d)Overcooking
7)What is the main function of dietary fibre?
a) Energy production
b) Building and repairing body tissues
c) Regulating bowel movements
d) Protecting against heart disease
8)What is the approximate body mass index (BMI) range for healthy weight?
a)8.5 to 15
b)15.5 to 20
c)18.5 to 25
d)25.5 to 30
9)Which of the following is the best way to increase one’s fibre intake?
a) 3months
b) 4months
c) 5months
d) 6months
12) For how much duration folic acid supplement should be taken in pregnancy?
a) 1 month before conception and continued till 1st trimester i.e.12 weeks
b) No problem if not taken
c) 1 month after pregnancy
d) Before conception only
a) Within 24 hours
b) Immediately after birth within 1 hour
c) Within 6 hours
d) Within 12 hours
14) What is the right time for starting complementary feeding along breastmilk?
a) Daily (0)
b) Once weekly (1)
c) Occasionally (2)
d) Never (3)
e) yes (0)
f) no (3)
g) <25g (3)
h) > 25g (1)
21)How much salt do you consume per day? (5g=1teaspoon)
a) <5g (3)
b) > 5g (1)
22) Do you heat refrigerated food before eating?
a) Yes (3)
b) No (0)