Food consumption pattern among rural and urban people of Mansa district of Punjab

Abstract

Poor food consumption pattern is widely recognized as an important risk factor in development of non-communicable diseases. This study was carried out on food consumption pattern existing among the rural and urban people of Mansa district, Punjab. The results of the study showed that both rural and urban respondents consumed wheat throughout the month. Among pulses green gram was their favourite pulse (6.5 days/month). During the season most frequently used was potato (14 days/month). The consumption of banana was more in a month (7.5 days/month). The consumption of milk and milk products was average (25 days/month.) Among fats and oils, mustard oil was the most common oil used in both the areas (20 days/month). The consumption of protein-rich food like dry fruits was more in urban and low in rural area as dry fruits were costly. The urban people consumed more fruits as they were aware of the importance of fruits.