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Nutritional status of adolescents from Thellipalai Medical Officer Health area of Jaffna district classified based on serum albumin levels

Menaka, S.; Arasaratnam, V; Surenthirakumaran, R. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, 2025)

Serum albumin serves as a vital biomarker for nutritional status. Protein requirement is more during the adolescent period than adults, as it is the critical period of growth and development. Majority of the adolescents ...
Body Mass Index distribution among adolescents from Jaffna district

Menaka, S.; Arasaratnam, V.; Surenthirakumaran, R. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes. During this period, maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) is essential for proper growth and overall health. ...
A Preliminary Study on the Selected Biochemical Parameters of Adolescents from Kopay Medical Officer of Health, Jaffna

Menaka, S.; Arasaratnam, V.; Surendrakumaran, R. (Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 2024)

Adolescence is the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood. It is a critical period for establishing healthy habits, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. The study was aimed at ...
Use of garlic in postpartum diet and practices in Jaffna district

Menaka, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2023)

Childbirth is a time of transition and social celebration in many societies. Garlic (Allium sativum) plays an important role in recovery during the postpartum period in diet and bathing practices. The objectives of the ...
Prevalence of anaemia among adolescent girls: a case Study based on Sandilipay medical officer of health area, Jaffna district

Menaka, S.; Arasaratnam, V.; Surendrakumaran, R. (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2024)

Anemia is a significant health concern among adolescents, as the rapid growth and development takes place in this stage. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among adolescents in Sandilipay Medical ...
Breakfast Habits and Weight Status of Adolescents Aged 17-19 Years Living In Sandilipay Medical Officer of Health Area, Jaffna District

Menaka, S.; Vasanthy, A.; Surenthirakumaran, R. (Open University of Sri Lanka, 2024)

Adolescence period is characterized by rapid growth and maturation, making nutritional status during this stage vital for overall health. Dietary patterns established during the adolescence period have an impact on health ...
Anthropometric indices of late adolescents in Kopay Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Jaffna district

Menaka, S.; Vasanthy, A.; Surenthirakumaran, R. (National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 2024)

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, making adequate nutrition essential for physical, cognitive, and emotional health. The nutritional status of adolescents is a critical indicator of their overall ...
Comparison of the Nutritional status of Adolescents living in Chankanai Medical Officer of Health area, Jaffna district based on Body Mass Index, Waist to Hip Ratio and Mid Upper Arm Circumference

Menaka, S.; Arasaratnam, V.; Surendrakumaran, R. (Eastern University of Sri Lanka and Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India., 2025)

Adolescence is a critical period of growth and development, marked by physical and metabolic changes that influence long-term health outcomes. Assessing weight status and anthropometric indices during this phase helps ...
Influence of Social media advertisements on food purchasing behaviour among young adults

Menaka, S. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2022)

Food processing and distribution are deeply influenced by tradition; however intensive innovations lead to changes in the way individuals consume. One of these changes is the consistent growth of the habit of eating ...
Key challenges faced by households for food access by Covid 19

Menaka, S. (SLTC Research University Sri Lanka, 2022)

Food is essential for life. Maintaining food through the supply chain is important for sustainability. As the coronavirus diseases Covid 19 had affected the life globally, there is a challenge to access food across the ...
Consumer Demand of Foxtail Millet in Jaffna

Menaka, S. (ICSUSL-2019, 2019)

Millets are small seeded cereals available in different colours. They were cultivated and used widely for food preparation traditionally in Sri Lanka. Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L) (‘Thinai in Tamil) is rich in vitamins, ...
Home Cooking Trends Coming out of Early Covid-19 Period

Menaka, S. (Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 11th & 12th November 2021, 2021)

The worldwide pandemic Covid-19 has had an impact on Sri Lanka as well. The lockdown implemented due to the harmful disease has affected routine life, jobs, education and travel plans of the people. Individuals began to ...
Effects of Sample Volume on Sensory Perception of Soya Milk

Menaka, S. (Proceedings of Eighth International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 01 - 03 December 2021, 2021)

Food consumption is involved with complex of dynamic process. Food can be taken into the mouth of an individual in various quantities. The quantity depends on the bite size and the type of utensil used. The amount of food ...
Potential uses of Little millet (Panicum sumatrense) a valuable cereal neglected in contemporary world

Menaka, S. (Open University of Sri Lanka, 2019)

Cereals play a major role in human diet as they are rich in energy, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. The dietary fiber found in cereals has been proved to reduce the risk of developing diabetes mellitus, ...
In vitro studies on survival of encapsulated Bifidobacterium animalis sub sp lactis in yogurt and simulated gastric acidic condition

Menaka, S.; Ghoddusi, H. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Probiotics are the cultures of live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Fermented dairy products are considered as a suitable vehicle to carry probiotics where ...
Identification of Histamine producing enterobacteriaceae in Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) using Polymerase Chain Reaction

Menaka, S.; Ginigaddarage, P.H.; Ariyawansa, K.W.S.; Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2016)

Fish is vital source of protein consumed by the world’s population. Fresh fish flesh is the most common source of high protein food and an important source of protein in human nutrition in Sri Lanka. Not only as a food but ...
Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium longum for use in Dairy products

Jeyakumar, M.; Ghoddusi, H. (Proceedings of Wayamba University International Conference, 2016)

Fermented dairy products are set up as vehicle for delivering probiotics. The survival in the product and during passage through upper digestive tract is an important criterion for probiotics. Therefore the enhancement in ...
Effect of storage temperature on ripening on banana (Musa spp)

Menaka, S. (Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 2016)

Harvesting maturity of fruits is an important aspect in determining the final quality in the market. Both immature and overripe fruits end up with mechanical damage and poor sensory quality. Banana is a climatic fruit which ...
Banana Leaf Meal, A Tamil Traditional Way of Eating

Menaka, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)

Leaves are the prime plates to serve food since the time human lived in forests. Serving food on banana leaves is a long standing Tamil culinary tradition especially in Sri Lanka and South India. Following the traditions ...
Jaffna ‘Odiyal Koozh’ a Hidden Treasure of Palmyrah

Menaka, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019)

Palmyrah (Borassusflabellifer) is a nature’s gift to the Northern Province of Sri Lanka and the economical crop gives livelihood to the residents due to its food and nonfood values. Palmyrah tuber (odiyal) is an edible ...

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