Awareness about Nutritional Benefits of Millets among Young Adults of Ayodhya District, India

Abstract

Millets are the group of small seeded grasses that have various benefits. Millets are also known as super nutritious grain which have multiple health and nutritional benefits. Millets have versatility which can be used for various dishes and it is one of the sustainable choices for agriculture and has great impact on environment. The impact of millet on environment are an excellent source of nutrients and have outstanding characteristics related to climate adaptation. Thus, millets could contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations [1]. The aim was to assess the consumption of millets and to explore awareness about nutritional benefits of millets among young adults of Ayodhya district. The study participants were young adults between 18-32 years pursuing studies in various disciplines in Ayodhya district. Data regarding the awareness, consumption, opinion, knowledge, preferences and the taste of millets among young adults were collected using a Google questionnaire 100 responses were collected. Gender females are more aware about the benefits of millets and high education level shows they are more knowledgeable about benefits of millets. The majority of respondents heard bout millets but regularly did not consume them and also did not knew about difference of major, minor and pseudo millets categorically. Some people didn’t like the taste of it but knew the importance of millets. The purpose for the study and its potential contributions to understanding young adult’s awareness and behaviours towards millet products and a demographic pivotal in shaping future food trends and dietary habits. With the growing recognition of millets as nutritious, climate-resilient crops, understanding the factors influencing their acceptance and integration into diets is crucial for promoting sustainable food systems and improving public health.