Food consumption level and nutritional status of Fishermen community in Trivandrum district

Abstract

The dietary intake, nutritional level and nutritional problems of the vulnerable group among the fishermen's families of the coastal areas of Trivandrum District were assessed by conducting a survey in the area. It was found that cereals, roots and tubers and fish are the commonly used food items among these families while other foods are rarely used- The diets were found to be deficient in all the nutrients except vitamin C. Home production of foods such as vegetables, fruits etc., was not popular am ng these families.