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ArticleNutrients2025

Assessing Dietary Patterns, Lifestyle Practices, and Forest Foods with Bioactive Potential to Address Micronutrient Deficiencies and Noncommunicable Diseases in Northeast India.

Devaprasanna Patrick, Jancirani Ramaswamy, Thangavel Palanisamy, Raghu Raman, Prema Nedungadi

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Devaprasanna PatrickDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.ORCID 0009-0003-8407-9165
Jancirani RamaswamyDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.
Thangavel PalanisamyDepartment of Mathematics, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6864-4043
Raghu RamanAmrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri 690525, Kerala, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0851-9742
Prema NedungadiAmrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri 690525, Kerala, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8774-3541

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology DST/SEED/TSP/STI/2021/457
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Abstract

backgroundNatural solutions, such as locally available food resources (LAFRs) and nontimber forest products (NTFPs), are recognized for their bioactive potential in addressing health challenges. Despite Mizoram's rich biodiversity, the population faces increasing risks of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs).

methodsThis cross-sectional study assessed priority dietary preferences, food group consumption, dietary diversity score, and lifestyle practices, alongside a review of the nutraceutical potential of LAFRs and NTFPs. A three-day dietary recall was analyzed using

resultsResults revealed strong cultural preferences for carbohydrate-rich breakfasts and meat-based dinners, with lunch often skipped or replaced by snacks. Over 85% of participants reported inadequate intake of milk, fruits, pulses, and nuts. Compared with older and high-income women, younger women exhibited the lowest intake of food groups and nutrient-dense foods. Occupation significantly influenced dietary patterns, with heavy workers consuming more cereals but fewer micronutrient-rich foods. A shift from traditional to modern dietary and lifestyle practices was observed, influencing overall diet quality and long-term health outcomes. The mean Dietary Diversity Score (0-10) was 5.6 ± 1.3, indicating significant gender differences in diet variety (males: 5.8 ± 1.2; females: 5.4 ± 1.4;

conclusionsThe findings reveal a marked dietary transition in Mizoram and underscore the urgent need for food-based strategies to address nutrient gaps and the growing burden of NCDs.

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DietFeeding BehaviorLife StyleMicronutrientsNoncommunicable DiseasesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFood PreferencesHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultMicronutrientsbioactive compoundsdietary diversityforest foodsmicronutrientsnoncommunicable diseases

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