Low Mass, Long Shelf life, Highly Nutritious (fulfilling 24 hours calorie requirement) Food Products for Teenagers to Overcome Malnutrition in the Rural Areas of Pakistan | [International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts) • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Maha Hanif: Department of Food Science and Technology,UCP, Lahore,Pakistan

2. Komal Azam: Department of Food Science and Technology,UCP, Lahore,Pakistan

3. Muhammad Shehryar: Department of Food Science and Technology,UCP, Lahore,Pakistan

4. Samia Majeed: Department of Food Science and Technology,UCP, Lahore,Pakistan

Abstract:

Pakistan is standing against the tornado of Malnutrition and hunger. A United Nation's study of 2018 claimed that only 4% of children in Pakistan are receiving fully nutritious diet. Pakistan is aiming to become zero hunger country by 2030. To overpower the obstacle of malnutrition in teenagers' study has been done to develop high calorie cookies with vital nutrients for their healthy growth and nourishment. Teenagers require 1600-1800 calories per day. These products can also be used in emergency conditions such as in war, floods, droughts or famines etc. People can also take these products with them for children while going on long trips or tours where healthy food is not available. Each cookie was of about 50g in weight providing 3.523 Calories per gram so each cookie of 50g contains 176 calories. One serving contained 4 cookies which means the total calories for one-time meal were 704kcal. Consuming 3 packets per day fulfills calorie requirement of teenagers. As these cookies are rich in Protein so they prevent malnourished teenagers from Kwashiorkor, night blindness and anemia. These cookies not only satisfy the calorie requirement but is also rich in nutrients like protein and fiber so it is also considered as a healthy food option.

Page(s): 70-70

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

malnutrition , Food Products , Healthy growth

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