Publications by authors named "Prasanthi Prabhakaran Sobhana"

The present study is aimed to develop the database on glycemic carbohydrates, glycemic index and glycemic load of commonly consumed breakfast foods of South India. Twenty-three varieties of commonly consumed breakfast foods of South India were tested. The data on glycemic carbohydrates were developed by using a modified method of anthrone followed by glycemic index and glycemic load by using FAO/WHO method.

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The efficacy of multigrain flatbread in regulating the lipid profile and carbohydrate homeostasis among type 2 diabetic patients was studied in 100 type 2 diabetic participants. The results revealed that the anthropometric parameters remained unaltered in both test and control groups. The fasting blood glucose levels (140.

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Whole grain-based foods have been shown to reduce the risk of development of metabolic syndrome. In this study, we formulated whole grain-based multigrain flour and analyzed for available carbohydrate content, glycemic index (GI), and sensory evaluation. The multigrain flour composition 1 (C1) and composition 2 (C2) were formulated using defatted soya or bengal gram as a source of protein along with millets (40∼45%) and whole cereals.

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Background: Deficiency of vitamin D has been associated with various health conditions. However, vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and factors associated with VDD are not well studied, especially among the urban elderly population of India.

Aim: To assess the prevalence of VDD and its associated factors among the urban free-living elderly population in Hyderabad.

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