Effect of Ramzan Fasting on the Nutritional Status of College Women

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Authors

  • R. Kaveri
     Department of Home Science, Queen Mary's College (Autonomous), Chennai - 600 004 ,IN
  • N. Mubeen Sultana
     Department of Home Science, Queen Mary's College (Autonomous), Chennai - 600 004 ,IN

Abstract

Fasting is common to many religions of the world. In some religions, one food may be substituted for another, in other religions, foods may be abstained from altogether. Other reasons for fasting include weight loss, medical and protest. Muslims fast to fulfill a religious obligation and to earn blessings and rewards of God. The month of Ramzan contains 28 to 30 days.

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Published

2004-12-01

How to Cite

Kaveri, R., & Mubeen Sultana, N. (2004). Effect of Ramzan Fasting on the Nutritional Status of College Women. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 41(12), 520–527. Retrieved from http://www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6493

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Volume 41, Issue 12, December 2004

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Original Articles

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