Child Nutrition : Problems and Prospects/M. Varma, M. Kapoor and A. Goyle. 1996, 2 v., 434 p., tables, figs., $63.
Contents: Vol. 1: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Study design. 3. Determinants of nutritional status : ecological factors. 4. Determinants of nutritional status : family factors. 5. Determinants of nutritional status individual factors. 6. Child nutrition : gender issues. 7. Nutritional status : impact of causative factors. 8. The emerging picture : an overall view. 9. Towards better nutrition : some suggestions. Glossary. Appendix. References.
Vol. II: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Study design. 3. Highlights of focus group interviews. 4. Rural child : socio-economic and ecological profile. 5. Rural child : nutritional and health profile. 6. Rural child and the ICDS programme. 7. Socio-ecological attributes of the rural children : statistical analyses and relationship. 8. Urban child : socio-economic and ecological profile. 9. Urban child : nutritional and health profile. 10. Urban child and the ICDS programme. 11. Socio-ecological attributes of the urban children : statistical analyses and relationships. 12. The study overview. 13. Recommendations. Glossary. Appendix. References.
"The present set in two volumes is the first indepth examination of determinants of nutritional status of the young children in Rajasthan through both qualitative and quantitative data. It makes a unique contribution by highlighting area specific problems and generating practical solutions.
"The first volume is a detailed description of nutritional status of children between the ages one to nine years in Rajasthan. At the macro level it examines the ecological, familial and individual factors affecting nutritional status. At the micro level it delves into less perceptible, yet subtly existent, gender biases in food distribution, health care and education provided to, and activity patterns of boys and girls.
"The second volume is an outcome of the survey for Bal-Poshan project (ICDS), Rajasthan. It highlights the health and nutritional status of 0-3 year old children. This volume also documents the utilisation of ICDS services by children below three years of age." (jacket)