Background: Mulberry leaves are highly nutritious. They’re loaded with powerful plant compounds like polyphenol antioxidants, as well as vitamin C, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Objective: The main aim of the study is to determine the nutrient and phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial activity and development of products with mulberry (Morus indica L.) dry leaves powder. Methods: Mulberry leaves were collected from the field and dried, that powder was used for further analysis. Four products were developed using mulberry power they are mulberry roti, mulberry poori, mulberry namkeens and mulberry sweet namkeens. Results: The nutrient composition of mulberry leaves contains 19 g protein, calcium 581 mg, iron 21 mg, vitamin-A 9.21 µg and vitamin-C 18 mg per 100 gm of dried mulberry powder. The important phytochemicals flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, phenols, tannins and glycosides were present. In the antimicrobial activity mulberry had the efficiency to fight against bacteria activity. From the four food products, mulberry sweet namkeens obtained good sensory score. Conclusion: Many nutritional benefits and medicinal values are authorized in Mulberry, So its consumption is good for health.

Estimates suggest that over one third of the World's population suffer from anemia; primarily due to iron deficiency and India is projected to be one of the countries with very high prevalence. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-III) reveals that the prevalence of anemia is 70-80% among Indian children. Anemia is an indicator of gross under nutrition and it affects the physical growth, cognitive performance and behavior of children. The objective of Mid-Day Meal program (MDM) was to control under nutrition and the probable anemic state among school children. In this background the present study was undertaken to examine the prevalence of anemia among the child beneficiaries of 8 to 10 years of age. The Male and Female children (no: 776) attending the Urban municipal upper primary schools in Tirupati (AP) composed the subjects of the study. A general information survey revealed that all the children belonged to low socio economic status. The data on anthropometry indicate that 37.5 and 36.1% children belong to the stunted and stunted & wasted type of malnutrition. Only 26.4% children were in the normal category. Prevalence of anemia was assessed through Cyanmethaemoglobin method. The results were interpreted using WHO cut-off values for classification of anemia into different degrees. The data revealed that of the 776 children studied, 19.6, 40.6 and 0.2% were in mild, moderate and severe anemic states, respectively. About 40% children were in the normal category having Hb values > 11.5g/dl. While MDM program is satisfactory in terms its nutrition contribution, the low food intake of children during other meals appear to bring down the days nutrient intake resulting in under nutrition and anemia. The results thus focus on the need for routine iron supplementation for the school going children to decrease the very high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia, till the time the child's daily nutritional needs are taken care-of.

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The term “super food” has become a buzzword in the language of food and health. Going for healthy snack is always a wiser choice in comparison to choosing unhealthy and junk food potions. A super food bar was developed by blending the chia seeds, flax seeds, and watermelon seeds with dates and other ingredients in three different variations. The nutrient composition, sensory qualities, and storage characteristics of the product were analyzed. The developed bar was evaluated for sensory attributes, and the keeping quality was evaluated by standardized methods. Organoleptic evaluation showed significant difference between the variations and variation-3 obtained highest score. The nutrient composition of the finalized product as follows: protein 11.7 g, fat 20.8 g, calcium 230.6 mg, iron 5.6 mg, ω-3 fatty acids 6.46 mg, and dietary fiber 11.84 g/100 g of bar. Shelf life of the product was about 45 days under normal conditions when stored in refrigeration condition. The work indicates the potential of using of chia seeds, flax seeds, and watermelon seeds develop nutri rich bar for all age groups.