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.