Millets in Diabetes - Emic Views

Nambiar, V.S. and Patwardhan, T. (2014) Millets in Diabetes - Emic Views. International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience, 2 (3). pp. 89-97.

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Abstract

Background: With rising trend in diabetes and non communicable diseases and changing diet and lifestyles, it is important to understand food anthropology especially the “EMIC” views – perceptions of the subjects regarding the medical nutritional therapy, especially the use of fiber and antioxidant rich millet in their diets and the factors which prevent them from their use. Aim: The present study was a cross sectional study on the profile of Diabetics focusing on the “EMIC “views on knowledge, perceptions and use of millets. Methods and material: Free living confirmed diabetics were enrolled from two diabetic clinics of Pune, Maharashtra after necessary permissions and consent. Baseline data on the background information on the diabetic subjects and data on food anthropology focusing on “EMIC” views on millets were elicited using a semi structured questionnaire. Results: The results revealed that out of the total 111 subjects, 69 % had diabetes only and 31% had diabetes and hyperlipidaemia both. Family history was seen in 77% of the total subjects. Stress before the onset of NCD was prominently reported by 73% men. Prevalence of disease condition was more among sedentary workers (66%), though the difference was not significant. The subjects had poor knowledge about various millets of India except pearl millet (bajra) and sorghum (jowar) and their role as MNT for diabetics as well as their glycemic index information. Millet consumption was found to be independent of all SES parameters and their place of residence (millet producing area) or availability of millets. Conclusion: The study reveals that diabetics are not able to follow the regime of usage of millets though are aware of its health benefits. There is a need to propagate traditional easily acceptable millet based recipes among them as a part of their MNT.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Food anthropology, Emic views, Diabetics, Millet consumption patterns
Author Affiliation: Department of Foods and Nutrition, The Maharaja SayajiRao University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002. Gujarat, India
Subjects: Food Security/Food Production/Nutrition
Divisions: Millet
Depositing User: Mr T L Gautham
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2019 04:01
Last Modified: 04 Mar 2019 04:01
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/15863

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