MARIA ASSUMPTA CONVENT

SR. SEC. SCHOOL

KASHIPUR U.S.NAGAR
Session 2019-2020

PROJECT

Submitted To
Mrs. PURNIMA TRIPATHI

Submitted By
TANMAY POOTHIA
Class : 12th -B
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my special thanks of

gratitude to my teacher Mrs. Purnima Tripathi as
well as our principal Fr. Norbert Rodrigues who
gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful
project on the topic of food and nutrition, which also
helped me in doing a lot of Research and I came to
know about so many new things I am really thankful
to them.
Secondly I would also like to thank my parents and
friends who helped me a lot in finalizing this project
within the limited time frame.
THANK YOU
TANMAY POOTHIA
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Tanmay Poothia student of

class12th ‘B’studying inMaria Assumpta Convent Sr.
Sec. Schoolhas successfully completed the research
work on the topic of food and nutrition. This is carried
out under the guidance ofMrs. Purnima Tripathiduring
the academic year2019-2020.
External examiner Principal Signature:
Signature:

Internal examiner
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 INDEX

List five problems faced by self as food consumers in

context to food safety. Suggest solution to overcome
the same.
Collect labels of any five food products (oils,
packaged food, processed food, raw food and savory
food). Study and compare them with mandatory food
requirements. Prepare one food label highlighting the
in formations.
Identify food adulteration using common quick test at
household level; using visual and chemical methods.
Plan a meal and modify for the physiological
conditions (any three)-Fever, Hypertension, Diarrhea,
Constipation, Jaundice and Diabetes.
Prepare an ORS solution.
 Practical-1

Q List Five problems faced by self as food

consumer in context to food safety. Suggest
solutions to overcome the same.
 Lack of Information:-
Very often consumers do not get proper and timely
information. The information may be about the arrival of
new product or service, availability of a product;
Changes in the existing product, etc. In the absence of
information consumers may not be able to make proper
decisions of purchasing product or services.
 Malpractices by Suppliers:-
Malpractices by suppliers create serious problems for
consumers. Suppliers engaged in antisocial activities
like black marketing, hoarding, profiteering, etc. Spoil
the relations between the buyer and sellers
 Irregular Supply:-
Consumer faces the problem of irregular supply.
Especially in case of necessities unsystematic supplies
create serious shortages. Many times the irregularities
are deliberate and exploitative, caused by hoarding and
black marketing.
 Not Heard Properly:-
Consumers often feel that they are not heard properly.
Their complaints, grievances and doubts are not
carefully attended to and not promptly redressed or
clarified by suppliers of goods and providers of services.
 Wrong Weight & Measures:-
Consumers in this world are cheated by traders and
others with false weight and Measures. The customers
are cheated with false weights and measures in an
unorganized market. Even in the organized markets
such as shopping malls, customers are cheated with
wrong weights pasted on the packets.

Solutions to overcome the above problems faced by

food consumers:-
These are the strategies that can help to overcome
problem faced by food consumers.

 Return To the Store or Website

 Call Customer Service
 Use Social Media
 Write a Letter
 Get Outside Help

Return to the Store or Website

You can solve many consumer problems by talking to a store
employee, or if you bought the item online, by returning to the
website. Do this as soon as possible because some retailers have
time limits on returns and refunds.

Online retailers should provide return instructions on the site or on

your receipt. When shopping online, it’s wise to consider the
company’s reputation and return policy before you buy.

If the employee doesn’t have the authority to help you, ask for a
supervisor or manager. With each person, calmly and accurately
explain the problem and what you would like them to do. Keep a
record of your conversations — who you spoke with and when, and
what action they promised.
Call Customer Service
You may need to speak to someone at the company’s national
headquarters or to the manufacturer of the product. Many
companies provide a toll—free number or address for their
customer service department on the product packaging, warranty,
or receipt. If this is not the case:

 Visit the company's website. Look for a "Contact Us" link.

 Call 1-800-555-1212 for toll—free directory assistance.

If the first person you speak to can’t help, ask for a supervisor.

Use Social Media

Social media offers an alternative to filing a formal consumer
complaint. Many companies have people to monitor posts and
complaints about their service on social media pages. Your post
will be most effective if you use a reasonable tone and explain the
problem clearly. To avoid negative perceptions, the company may
respond quickly to your problem. While there is no guarantee, it’s
worth a try.

Write a Letter
If a call doesn’t work, use this sample letter and these tips to draft
an effective complaint:

 Be clear and concise. Describe the item you bought and the
problem, include serial or model numbers, and the name and
location of the seller.
 State exactly what you want done and how long you are willing
to wait for a response. Be reasonable.
 Don't write an angry, sarcastic, or threatening letter. The person
reading your letter probably isn’t responsible for the problem,
but may be very helpful in resolving it.
 Include copiesof relevant documents, like receipts, repair
orders, and warranties. Keep the originals.
 Provide your name, address, and phone numbers. If an account
is involved, be sure to include the account number.
You may want to send your letter by certified mail and request a
return receipt. You’ll have proof that the company got your letter
and who signed for it.

Get Outside Help

If your letter doesn't do the trick, you may want to contact the
following organizations for help.

Keep in mind that no one can guarantee you a refund. Con artists
sometimes claim they can — but then insist on upfront fees or ask
for your Social Security number or bank account information. Don’t
take their bait. There’s no charge for filing a complaint with a
government agency.

State and Local Organizations

 File a complaint with your state attorney general or local

consumer protection office.
 Use your local media’s call for action lines.
 Contact your local Better Business Bureau.

National Organizations

 Some consumer organizations help people with complaints.

Others are interested in hearing about problems that
influence their education and advocacy efforts.
 Companies selling similar products or services often belong
to an industry association that may help resolve problems
between its members and consumers.

Federal Government

File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at

ftc.gov/complaint. The FTC does not resolve individual complaints,
but your complaint helps law enforcement detect patterns of
wrong-doing and may lead to an investigation.

Many other federal agencies regulate consumer products and

services. If you’re not sure which agency to contact, call 1-800-
FED-INFO for help.
Dispute Resolution Programs

Many consumers and businesses use dispute resolution programs

— mediation and arbitration — as an alternative to going to court.

 Mediation involves a neutral third party who helps you and

the other parties try to resolve the problem. However, it's up
to you and the other party to reach an agreement.
 Arbitration is less formal than court, though you and the other
party may appear at hearings, present evidence, or call and
question each other's witnesses. Unlike mediation, an
arbitrator or panel makes a decision once you've presented
your case. The decision may be legally binding.

Some businesses require consumers to arbitrate their disputes and

waive their right to go to court. Check your contract or product
packaging for details.

Small Claims Court

If you’ve tried these strategies and you’re not happy with the result,
you might want to consider small claims court.
 Practical-2

Q:-Prepare one food label highlighting the in

formations.
 Practical-3

Q:-Identify food adulteration using common

quick test at household level; using visual and
chemical methods.
Long supply chains and grocery stores selling loose ingredients make it
impossible to track where the food comes from or what sub-standard
material is mixed in it. However, there is help at hand.

Here are some quick and easy-to-perform tests that can reveal the
presence of common adulterants in your kitchen cabinet.

1. Spices
With the ability to transform any dish, spices are indispensable for every
Indian kitchen. Distressingly, powdered spices available in the market
are often contaminated with artificial colours and bulking agents (like
chalk powder) that have serious health implications for consumers.

 Turmeric Powder

Adulterant: Metanil yellow, lead chromate, chalk powder

Test: Take some turmeric powder in a transparent glass and add a few
drops of water and concentrated hydrochloric acid to it. Next, shake it
vigorously. A pink colour to the mixture indicates the presence of metanil
yellow. If the mixture releases small bubbles, it indicates the presence of
chalk powder.

To detect the presence of lead chromate, mix a teaspoon of turmeric

powder with water. If adulterated, it will immediately leak streaks of
water-soluble colour.

One of the easiest ways to check adulteration is to add a teaspoon of

turmeric to a glass of warm water. Do not stir it and leave it still for a
while. Check after about 20 minutes. If the powder settles down at the
bottom of the glass with clear water above, the turmeric is pure. Cloudy
water indicates possible adulteration.

 Red Chilli Powder

Adulterant: Artificial colour, brick powder

Test: Add a teaspoon of chilli powder to a glass of water and stir it. A
swirl of bright red colour indicates the presence of artificial colour while
the settling of gritty sediment at the bottom of glass indicates the
presence of saw dust/brick powder.
  Coriander Powder

Adulterant: Husk

Test: Add a teaspoon of cumin powder to a glass of water and stir.The

husk will immediately start floating on the surface while the pure spice
will settle at the bottom of the glass.

 Cumin Seeds/Powder

Adulterant: Grass seeds coloured with charcoal dust, saw dust, starch

Test: Add a teaspoon of cumin powder to a glass of water and let it stay
still for a few minutes.The adulterants will float on the surface while the
pure spice will settle at the bottom of the glass.

Cumin seeds, on the other hands, are often mixed with grass seeds
coated with charcoal dust. Rub the cumin seeds vigorously with your
palms. If your palms turn black, it indicates adulteration

 Black Pepper

Adulterant: Papaya seeds

Test: Add a few pepper corns to a bowl of alcohol. The papaya seeds
will sink while the real corns will stay afloat.

 Mustard Seeds

Adulterant: Argemone seeds

Test: Crush or press a few seeds and check them. Argemone seeds
have a rough exterior and are white inside while mustard seeds have a
smooth exterior and are yellow on the inside.

2. Sugar
Adulterant: Chalk powder

Test: Stir in a spoonful of the salt in a glass of water for a few minutes. If
the solution turns white and the residue settles at the bottom, it indicates
the presence of chalk. A clear solution indicates purity.

3. Salt

Adulterant: chalk powder

Test: Stir in a spoonful of the salt in a glass of water. If the solution turns
white and a residue settles at the bottom, it indicates the presence of
chalk. A clear solution indicates purity.

4. Milk/Khoya/Condensed Milk
Adulterant: Starch, detergent

Test: Mix a small sample of the product with about 20 ml of water and
bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature in a transparent glass and add
a drop or two of iodine solution. A blue-coloured solution indicates the
presence of starch.

Mix about 10 ml of a milk sample with an equal quantity of water and

shake the mixture vigorously. Milk adulterated with detergent will form a
dense lather while pure milk will have a thin layer of foam.

5. Butter/Ghee

Adulterant: Vanaspati, vegetable oil, starch

Test: Take a teaspoon of melted ghee/butter in the test tube or

transparent bottle. Add a pinch of sugar, close the container and give it a
vigorous shake. Let it stand for five minutes. If a red colour appears at
the bottom of the vessel, then the sample contains vegetable oil.

Melt a small quantity of the ghee/butter. Pour it into a glass jar and place
in the fridge till it solidifies. Presence of separate layers indicates the
presence of other oils.
Add a few drops of iodine to two teaspoons of molten ghee. Appearance
of purple colour indicates the presence of starch (like mashed potato).

Practical-4
Q:-Plan a meal and modify for the
physiological conditions (any three)-Fever,
Hypertension, Diarrhea, Constipation,
Jaundice and Diabetes.
FEVER
Early morning:
Energy 120 Kcal, Protein 2.5gm, Fat 6.5gm, CHO 40gm
1. Green tea/weak tea/milk (1 cup) with biscuit/rusks (1 to 2
pieces)

Breakfast: (with a gap of 1 hr)

Energy 370 Kcal, Protein 15gm, Fat 10gm, CHO 45gm
1. Milk-1 cup with daliya/oats/wheat flakes or Veg snacks like
oats poha/veg daliya/rice poha/veg idli (1 quarter plate) or
sooji kheer/sago kheer (1 bowl) or veg sandwich (1 to 2) with
egg/paneer

Mid morning: (with a gap of 2 hrs)

Energy 60 Kcal, Protein 2.5gm, Fat 1gm, CHO 15gm
1. Fruit juice/Veg juice (1 glass) or fruit (1)

Lunch: (with a gap of 2 hrs)

Energy 470 Kcal, Protein 22gm, Fat 10gm, CHO 80gm
1. Rice (1 bowl)

2. Chappati (1)

3. Cooked Vegetable (1 bowl)

4. Paneer veg/soya veg/cooked dal (1 bowl)

Evening tea: (with a gap of 2 ½ to3 hrs)

Energy 220 Kcal, Protein 6.5gm, Fat 6.5gm, CHO 45gm
1. Tea/Green tea/milk (1 cup)

2. Biscuits (2pieces) or bread with boiled egg/paneer/jam (1/25

gm)

Pre-dinner: (1 ½ hr before dinner)

 Energy 100Kcal, Protein 2.5gm, Fat 1gm, CHO 20gm
1. Clear Soup (1 bowl) or Fruit Chat (1 bowl) or Fruit juice (1
glass)

Dinner: (3 hrs before bedtime)

Energy 320 Kcal, Protein 10gm, Fat 10gm, CHO 45gm
1. Chappati (1 to 2)

2. Cooked vegetable (1 bowl)

3. Cooked dal (raw 25 gm) 1 bowl or Khichi (1 plate) or Veg

pulao/Rice with dal (1 plate)

Post dinner: (at least 1 hr before bedtime)

Energy 250Kcal, Protein 8.5gm, Fat 6.5gm, CHO 20gm
1. Fruit custard (1 bowl) or Milk with Dates (1 cup)

DIABETES
Meal Foods To Eat
Options:
Early
 Warm water with lemon juice.
Morning
 Bitter gourd juice.
 Options:

 1 piece of brown bread with boiled egg whites + 1 cup green

Breakfast tea.
 2 small parathas (without ghee or butter) with 1 cup curd
 Ragi flakes with one cup of milk

Options:

 Cucumber, tomato, carrot, and beetroot salad. Add a dash of

Pre-Lunch
lime, and garnish with coriander leaves and a few mint leaves.
 1 apple

Options:

 2 medium-sized chapatis with ½ cup rajma/ chole + 1 cup okra

Lunch
curry/ any other vegetable curry
 3 oz baked fish + veggies

Evening Evening Snacks Green tea without sugar or artificial sweeteners. You
Snacks can have one small bowl of bhel puri or baked snacks.

Options:

 2 medium-sized chapatis, any vegetable curry (any type of

Dinner gourd, brinjal, capsicum, etc.) except root vegetables, with
dal/paneer and 1 small bowl of curd
 Chicken stew, 2 small chapatis, and 1 small bowl of curd

Before Bed 1 glass of warm milk with a pinch of raw ground turmeric
 JAUNDICE
For Morning Mid-day Evening
Days/Meal Dinner
Breakfast Snacks Meal Snacks

Barley water Sprouts

Beetroot 2 chapatis Ash gourd
and salad (1/2
Monday soup with with boiled curry with
watermelon cup) and
wheat toast vegetables rice (1 cup)
(1/2 cup) fruit juice
Tender
Carrot soup coconut Steamed
Vegetable 2 phulkas
with water with gram dal
Tuesday khichdi (1 with ridge
buckwheat pineapple with herbal
cup) gourd curry
upma slices (1/2 tea
cup)

Tomato and Watermelon

Plain rice
basil soup juice with Puffed rice Khichdi (1
Wednesday and dal (1
and millets apple slices and juice cup)
cup)
upma (1/2 cup)

Broccoli and Steamed

Buttermilk 2 phulkas Steamed
cabbage lentils and
Thursday and papaya with fish and 2
soup and chicken
(1/2 cup) stewed fish chapatis
phulka broth
Chikoo Boiled
Rice with Mixed
slices (1/2 vegetables
Green peas green vegetable
cup) with (1/2 cup)
Friday soup with vegetable curry with
tender with
wheat toast curry (1 millets (1
coconut vegetable
cup) cup)
water broth

Steamed
Lemon juice Steamed
Mixed Vegetable chicken
with chicken
Saturday vegetable dosa with cubes (1/4
grapefruit curry and 2
soup yoghurt cup) with
(1/2 cup) phulkas
herbal tea

Apple slices
Idlis (2 pc) Onion soup
Roasted bell and tender Khichdi (1
Sunday with mild with cheese
pepper soup coconut cup)
sambhar slices.
water
 Practical-5

Q Prepare an ORS solution..

The "Simple Solution" - Home made Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
Recipe

Preparing 1 (one) Litre solution using Salt, Sugar and Water at

Home Mix an oral rehydration solution using the following recipe.

Ingredients:

 Six (6) level teaspoons of Sugar

 Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt
 One Litre of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled - 5
cupfuls (each cup about 200 ml.)

Preparation Method:

Stir the mixture till the salt and sugar dissolve

An efficient and effective homemade remedy to be used when watery
diarrhea strikes and is a good substitute for oral rehydration salts:
Ingredients:
 1/2 to 1 cup precooked baby rice cereal or 1½ tablespoons of
granulated sugar
 2 cups of water
 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions:
Mix well the rice cereal (or sugar), water, and salt together until the
mixture thickens but is not too thick to drink. Give the mixture often by
spoon and offer the child as much as he or she will accept (every minute
if the child will take it). Continue giving the mixture with the goal of
replacing the fluid lost: one cup lost, give a cup. Even if the child is
vomiting, the mixture can be offered in small amounts (2-1 tsp.) every
few minutes or so.
 Banana or other non-sweetened mashed fruit can help provide
potassium.
  Continue feeding children when they are sick and to continue
breastfeeding if the child is being breastfed.

10 Things you should know about Rehydrating a child.

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before preparing solution.
2. Prepare a solution, in a clean pot, by mixing - Six (6) level
teaspoons of sugar and Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt
or- 1 packet of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 20.5 grams
mix with- One litre of clean drinking or boiled water (after cooled)
Stir the mixture till all the contents dissolve.
3. Wash your hands and the baby's hands with soap and water
before feeding solution.
4. Give the sick child as much of the solution as it needs, in small
amounts frequently.
5. Give child alternately other fluids - such as breast milk and juices.
6. Continue to give solids if child is four months or older.
7. If the child still needs ORS after 24 hours, make a fresh solution.
8. ORS does not stop diarrhea. It prevents the body from drying up.
The diarrhea will stop by itself.
9. If child vomits, wait ten minutes and give it ORS again. Usually
vomiting will stop.
10. If diarrhea increases and /or vomiting persist, take child over to a
health clinic.
 COLLECT LABELS OF ANY FIVE FOOD PRODUCTS. STUDY AND
COMPARE THEM WITH MANDATORY FOOD REQUIRMENTS.

LABELS IN PACKET A B C D E
Name of the product.

Brand name

Trademark

Manufacture’s name and address.

Name of the country in which the product is

made.

Ingredients

Net weight/ volume/ length

Use of the product

Maximum retail price (inclusive of all the taxes)

Warning and precautions

Directions for use

Standard mark

Date of manufacture

Date of best before

Batch/lot number

Details of colour or added preservatives