THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Editor-in-chief

T.S.K.MEENAKSHI SUNDARAM
Editor

S.PREMAKUMARI
Published by

AVINASHILINGAM DEEMED UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

Coimbatore 641 043, India Avinashilingam Institute started publishing a Journal in January 1964 by name JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, as a quarterly publication. Subsequently in January 1970 the journal was upgraded to a bi-monthly due to its popularity and demand. Then on, it was published under the name THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS and from January 1975 it is being published as a monthly journal.

The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics is one of the first of its kind in India. It has the support and guidance of several leading scientists both national and international in the field of nutrition on its Advisory Board. It publishes

current research papers and review articles in the fields of Nutrition and Dietetics. The News and Views section reports on current concepts in nutrition of global acceptance. Therefore the Journal is bound to be of great value to the students and faculties of Medicine, Home Science, Biochemistry, Agriculture, Veterinary Education, Extension Training Centres, Universities, Research Centres and organizations involved in Nutrition Programmes.

Editorial Board C.Gopalan V.Prakash B.S.Narasinga Rao Vinodini Reddy Jamuna Prakash Sheela Ramachandran Usha Chandrasekhar P.Parvathi Easwaran

Kamala Krishnaswamy Vijayalakshmi Purushothaman Leela Srinivas A.S.Bawa B.Sesikeran Prema Ramachandran Nirmala K.Murthy Godavari Kamalanathan S.Radha Devi

Corresponding Editors Guilermo Arroyave, Guatemala Birk Beck, Newzealand Cecile H. Edwards, U.S.A. Darwin Karyadi, Indonesia Qusa Thanangkul, Thailand Barbara A. Underwood, U.S.A.

The Journal is in Octave size, printed in Indian art paper. The editor welcomes research papers and review articles from specialists in the field of Nutrition, Dietetics and the other related allied fields. Subscription rates from the year 2010: India : Rs.950/- Under Certificate of Posting Rs.1250/- By Registered Book Post Countries abroad : US $ 60.00 / 35.00 by surface mail US $ 80.00 / 40.00 by air mail Remittance may be by Demand Draft or cheque or by MO in favour of Editor-in-Chief / Editor, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,

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THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS GUIDELINES TO AUTHORS The editors of The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics request the contributors to kindly adhere to the following requirements: Manuscripts are required to be sent through proper channel Head / Director of the Institution. All manuscripts are accepted for publication on condition that they are contributed exclusively to The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics and have not been published previously in print or electronic medium. Format of the manuscripts. Title Short and self explanatory Introduction The context of the problem with its suitable relevance and objectives in one or two sentences and description of what is expected to be found out. Materials and Methods Outline of the study design, subject selection, analytical methods and data analysis. Results and Discussion Based on data what was found, statistical significance with suitable presentation in the form of either tabular or graphic. Summary and Conclusion Emphasizing new and important aspects of the study or observations. References Numbered consecutively in the order as they appear in the text, complete and current. Specimen References Premakumari,S. and Deepa, K. Socio economic, nutritional and health factors influencing the cognitive development of 7-9 year old children. Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 2008, 45, 1-10. Adnan Tamine, Feta and other Balkan cheeses in: Brined cheeses, Blackwell Publishing Ltd., U.K. 2006, 43-69.

 Content and accuracy of the manuscripts are the responsibility of the authors and manuscripts should be sent in duplicate along with a soft copy (CD). Manuscripts should be to a maximum of 15 pages, typewritten in double space. Review articles should not exceed 30 typed pages

(abstracts, illustrations and references are excluded). Manuscripts are accepted at the discretion of the editors and reviewers on the basis of content, originality, scientific accuracy, clarity and contribution to the fields of nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, food science and dietetics. All potentially acceptable manuscripts are peer reviewed. Authors must specify clearly their full name, academic degree and affiliations like position, organization, title, address, telephone / fax number and e-mail ID. Accepted manuscripts will be published only after receiving the annual subscription and publishing charges totaling to Rs.2000/- from the author(s). returned. Contributors will receive six reprints of their publication free of charge. Additional copies can be had on payment at cost price. Submission of an article does not guarantee publication. The manuscripts which are not accepted will not be