EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF SPIRULINA INCORPORATED NUTRIENT DENSE BALL TO THE SELECTED ADOLESCENT GIRLS (13-15) YEARS
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2014
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Globally, iron deficiency anemia affects 4 to 5 billion people. In India it is a major public
health problem among preschoolers, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women. The
overall prevalence o f anemia among 1 2 - 1 4 years adolescent girls is 69 percent and for older
adolescent girls (15-17 years) it is around 70 percent. Malnutrition and other micronutrient
deficiency can be alleviated by dietary modification and other supplementation.
Supplementation o f foods rich in nutrients is cost effective and a sustainable solution. It plays
a major role in improying the diet and meeting the micronutrient needs o f the population.
Spirulina- blue green algae are a food supplement combining proteins, vitamins, iron and
many other micronutrients that the human body needs. Spirulina is a low fat, low calorie,
cholesterol free source o f easily digestible vegetable protein containing all the essential
amino acids. The study was carried out to assess the nutritional status o f adolescent girls and
study the impact o f supplementation.