Impact of Nutrition Education on Knowledge of Rural Women


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Authors

  • Anuradha Ranjan Kumari , Basanti Kumari and Laxmikant

Abstract

Nutrition Education is any combination of educational strategies, accompanied by environmental supports, designed to
facilitate voluntary adoption of food choices and other food and nutrition related behaviors conducive to health and well
being. Nutrition education is delivered through multiple venues and involves activities at the individual, community, and
policy levels. A longitudinal study indicated the impact of nutrition education on rural women of Salempur block of
Deoria district. Aspecial nutrition training programme revealed that nutrition education affected an increase in knowledge
gain, the motivation of women improvement reflected in the selection of food, cooking practices with increase in nutritive
value of food. The most significant improvement was observed in the fuel consumption pattern, balanced diet and
conservation of nutrients. It was observed that rural women motivated and guided efficiently. It would definitely faster
desirable change in them which ultimately results in bringing improvement in the nutritional status of community as a
whole.

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Submitted

19.10.2023

Published

31.12.2015

How to Cite

Anuradha Ranjan Kumari , Basanti Kumari and Laxmikant. (2015). Impact of Nutrition Education on Knowledge of Rural Women. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 51(3&4), 54-57. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJEE/article/view/144201