Diet, lifestyle and health of Software professionals

ISBN-13: 9783659918599 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 84 str.

Suma Divakar; Renjini R.

Opis

Software profession is a comparatively new area of employment in India. The comparatively high incomes and international placements are attracting the youth to this profession. The report is a study of the changed food habits and life styles of Software professionals. The sedentary and stressful nature of the jobs are bringing with it a new generation of morbidities. This is affecting the morale of the professionals as well. Hence an in depth study on their nutritional and health status is attempted in this study. A survey on the socio economic and lifestyle pattern of these professionals is presented. An in depth dietary survey and stress pattern is also presented. A focus on the health of this group would enlighten the society on the remedial measures needed.

O autorze

A PhD holder in Home Science from Kerala University Teaching at Kerala Agricultural University for the last 19 years. First rank holder of Kerala University in Home Science at the BSc and MSc levels. Specialized in Home Science Extension and Human Nutrition. Supervising PG and pHD students in Community nutrition. Also conducting sponsored projects