Improvement in Nutrition of Women with Small Indigenous Fish: A Potential Source of Valuable Nutrients at Pauni, District Bhandara

Improvement in Nutrition of Women with Small Indigenous Fish: A Potential Source of Valuable Nutrients at Pauni, District Bhandara

Dr. Ankita S. Tekade

Assistant Professor

Shivaji Science College, Pauni, Nagpur

Abstract

The nutritional status of women in rural India is often compromised due to limited access to diverse and nutritious food sources. Small indigenous fish species, particularly those found in local water bodies have been historically underutilized as a source of nutrition. This paper explores the potential of small indigenous fish species as a valuable nutritional resource for women in Pauni, a town in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra, India. Through examining the nutritional composition of these fish, their cultural significance, and the existing dietary patterns in the region, this research aims to demonstrate how the inclusion of small indigenous fish can improve the health and nutrition of women in Pauni.

DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2505I5VXIIIP0016

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