Assessment of food and nutrient intake of rural children.
This article discusses the results of a study undertaken in order to assess the food and nutrient intake of rural children in Kambadur block a drought prone area of Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh State in India. In this study 12 rural children were followed ranging in age from 27 months to 8 years of age. Tables are provided with data on the daily food intake and the average intake of nutrients. The majority of the children consumed adequate protein but the caloric consumption was low. Thiamine riboflavine and nicotinic acid are almost adequate. Calcium iron and vitamin A are consumed in less than recommended quantities. To improve the nutrition of children requires education of the mothers by advising them to increase food itself and increase the intake of protective foods especially vitamins and minerals to reduce the high incidence of vitamin deficiencies and anemia.
This articles describes a qualitative research project investigating the effects of participation by preservice teachers in a literacy tutorial early intervention program that was based on a constructivist model utilizing self-reflection and inquiry. Seven recurring themes emerged from the data analysis providing little evidence of growth in culturally responsive teaching. The tutors, however, did learn valuable lessons about effective teaching of struggling readers in culturally diverse settings.