Diet and nutrient intakes in urban women of Rajasthan State, Northern India.

Dietary and nutrient intakes of adult women have not been studied extensively which may contribute in increasing burden of morbidity and mortality in women. Present study assessed the diet and nutrient intake of women in the age group of 35 -70 years. Door to door personal contact was done with women in identified locations and background was elicited using a questionnaire.

Comparison of nutritional status between patients with alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess and compare the nutritional status of alcoholic and non alcoholic cirrhotic patients.

Methods: 81 patients with liver cirrhosis--41 alcoholic (AC) & 40 non alcoholic (NAC), were selected. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements viz.