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Do Recipients Of Cash Transfer Scheme Make The Right Decisions On Household Food Expenditure? A Study From A Rural District In Pakistan, Aminah Jahangir, Shehla Zaidi, Jai K. Das, Shifa Habib

Community Health Sciences

Objective: To assess spending by beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme on monthly food commodities, and contribution of the cash grant programme on purchase of nutritious foods.
Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional survey of households enrolled in the Benazir Income Support Programme was conducted during July and August, 2013, in Matiari district of the Sindh province of Pakistan. Monthly household food expenditure on food commodities and use of the cash grant on type of food purchased was assessed through structured interviews of the beneficiaries. Results were computed in 2013 Pak rupees and converted to 2018 United States dollar. Women beneficiaries were …

September 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Food Safe, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

Handling food at different instances:

• Shopping
• Storage
• Thawing
• Preparation
• Cooking
• Serving
• Leftovers
• Refreezing

July 2018 (Issue 2) : Immunity And Diet, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Factors that may affect your immune system
• Healthy lifestyle hacks
• What can I do to maintain a strong immune system?

July 2018 (Issue 1) : Nutrition Myths And Facts, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you
• Fact: Your body needs carbohydrates hence keep complex carbs like fruits and whole wheat bread on your menu
• Myth: Fad diets work and can help you lose weight in a couple of weeks
• Fact: Fad diets do not work but a healthy lifestyle does
• Myth: Certain foods can burn fat and help you lose weight
• Fact: No food can help your body burn fat or help you lose weight. Controlling your calorie intake can however help you maintain weight
• Myth: Skipping meals is an effective way to lose weight
• Fact: Skipping meals does not …

June 2018 (Issue 1) : Keeping Fit During Ramadan, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Keep yourself hydrated
• Manage your weight
• Exercising
• Eating out during Ramadan
• Choose Healthy

April 2018 (Issue 2) : Eggs: Benefits, Myths And Safety, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Benefits of Eggs
• Cracking the Egg Myths
• Storage and Food Safety

April 2018 (Issue 1) : Diabetes Mellitus, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Nutrition in Diabetes
• Water and Fluid Intake
• Physical Activity
• Eating Patterns and Meal Timings

March 2018 (Issue 1) : Menopause And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Dietary Guidelines for Menopause

February 2018 (Issue 1) : Flax Seed - A Super Food, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Nutritional Composition of Flax Seeds
• Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
• How to Use Flaxseeds in Diet

January 2018 (Issue 2) : Parkinson’S Disease And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Symptoms
• Parkinson’s Disease And Nutrition
• Therapeutic Approach for Nutrition
• Eating Right with Parkinson’s Disease

January 2018 (Issue 1) : G6pd Deficiency, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What happens in G6PD deficiency?
• Symptoms of G6PD Deficiency
• Role of Nutrition in G6PD Deficiency

December 2017 (Issue 1) : Nutrition In Gout, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is gout?
• Who is at risk of developing gout?
• What are purines?
• Nutrition and Gout
• How to Balance Diet for Gout

November 2017 (Issue 2) : Folic Acid And Neural Tube Defects, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is folic acid?
• Folic Acid and Neural Tube Defect
• Other Benefits of Folic Acid
• Folic Acid Supplments in Pregnancy
• Sources of Folate

November 2017 (Issue 1) : Celiac Disease And Nutrition, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is celiac disease?
• What are the symptoms of celiac disease?
• How is celiac disease treated?
• What foods can be consumed?
• Food label reading guide

October 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutritional Guidelines For Patients Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Why do copd patients lose wieght?
• What is a good diet for copd patient?
• How to Safely Add Extra Calories in Food
• Tips for Healty Eating For Copd Patients

October 2017 (Issue 1) : Nuts & Their Health Benefits, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What are nuts?
• Do nuts provide nutrients?
• Are roasted nuts better than raw nuts?
• Are nuts beneficial for health?
• The daily intake quantities

September 2017 (Issue 1) : Health Benefits Of Tomatoes, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

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• Boost Digestive Health
• Improve Vision
• Keep Your Heart Healthy
• Lower Hypertension
• Improve Skin Health
• Prevent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Support Bone Health
• Reduce Cancer Risk

August 2017 (Issue 2) : Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar Level), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• What is Hypoglycemia?
• Causes of Hypoglycemia
• Early Signs of Hypoglycemia
• Treatment for Hypoglycemia

August 2017 (Issue 1) : Fortified Beverages: Are They Really Healthy?, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

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• Vitamin water and immunity
• Do fortified beverages benefit during pregnancy?
• Are fortified beverages important for high performance for athletes?
• The bottom line

July 2017 (Issue 2) : Microwave Ovens And Food Safety, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Cooking Food in a Microwave Oven
• Making Sure Food Gets Cooked
• Is microwave oven use safe?
• Safe and Unsafe Containers to Use in Microwave Oven
• How to Keep the Microwave Clean

July 2017 (Issue 1) : Baby Bottle And Tooth Decay, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• How Does Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Bbtd) Occur
• Importance of Baby Teeth
• Earl Management of Decay
• Prevention Tip

June 2017 (Issue 2) : Nutrition During Pregnancy, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Webinar on Nutrition during Pregnancy
• Key Points from the Webinar
• Ideal Diet during Pregnancy
• Nutrition Advice for Hypertensive Mothers
• Managing Diabetes during Pregnancy

June 2017 (Issue 1) : How To Prevent Childhood Obesity, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Read the Label for Processed Foods
• Monitor Intake of Added Sugars
• Start Early With Fruits and Vegetables
• Ready to Use Weaning Foods
• Physical Activity
• Good Nutrition Starts at Home

May 2017 (Issue 2) : Healthy Fasting During Ramadan, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Is fasting healthy?
• Importance of Suhoor
• What to Have For Suhoor
• What to Have For Iftar
• Exercise during Ramzan
• Smoking

May 2017 (Issue 1) : Eating Healthy While Eating Out, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• How to Make Sensible Food Choices When Eating Out
• Office Lunch

April 2017 (Issue 2) : Power Of The Pomegranate, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Pomegranate and its anti-cancer properties
• Pomegranate as A Supplement
• Side Effects of Pomegranates
• Nutritional Content in Pomegranate

April 2017 (Issue 1) : Food Color Additives, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Natural Food Colors
• Artificial Food Colors
• Foods with Artificial Food Colors
• Reading Food Labels for Color Identification
• Effect of Food Colors on Young Children
• Food Color Adulteration
• Situation in Pakistan

March 2017 (Issue 3) : Fighting Depression With Food, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Dietary Counselling Components
• Research Findings from Dietary Counselling
• Nutrients to Focus on and Foods Rich in Those Nutrients

March 2017 (Issue 2) : Food – Drug Interactions, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Risk Factors for Interactions
• How Are Drugs Used by the Body?
• How Interactions Happen
• Avoiding Food/Drug and Drug/Nutrient Interactions

March 2017 (Issue 1) : Choosing Whole Grain Foods, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Look For Grains on Food Labels
• How Much Whole Grain Is Needed Everyday
• What is Gluten In tolerance
• How Can I Store Grains
• How to Add Whole Grains in Daily Diet
• Tips to Include Grains in Children’s Diet