ABSTRACT:
The Birhor tribe, which comes from Chhattisgarh and is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), has dietary patterns that are impacted by their traditional way of life as well as the socio-economic limitations they face. In this research, food consumption habits of the Birhor population in the districts of Raigarh and Bilaspur are evaluated via the use of food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) to examine dietary variety, different cooking method and changes in food choices as a result of external factors. Primary data collection methods included interview schedules, non-participant observation, focus group discussions, dietary surveys, and structured food frequency questionnaires. Secondary data collection methods included the use of published research papers, books, and the internet to collect information from Birhor families about the frequency and diversity of their food intake, which included staple cereals, pulses, wild foods, tubers, dairy products, and market-based processed foods. According to the findings of the research, the Birhor tribe may be described as having a diverse diet, with a low frequency of consumption of items connected to protein and fat. As a result, increasing awareness programs on sustainable food practices and balanced nutrition may contribute to the reduction of malnutrition and the improvement of overall health outcomes in this underserved group.
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Ankita Bhoi, Shailendra Kumar. Assessment of Dietary Habits among Birhor Tribe of Chhattisgarh (Special Reference with Raigarh and Bilaspur district). Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2025;16(1):8-2. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2025.00002
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Ankita Bhoi, Shailendra Kumar. Assessment of Dietary Habits among Birhor Tribe of Chhattisgarh (Special Reference with Raigarh and Bilaspur district). Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2025;16(1):8-2. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2025.00002 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-1-2
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