KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES ABOUT GOGHRUTA (COWS GHEE) IN ADOLESCENTS IN MUMBAI

In India, traditionally ghee is being used in both rural and urban areas. Adolescents modern lifestyles are influenced by the western diet, which excludes cows ghee. The purpose of this KAP study was to investigate teenage consumption habits, attitudes, and knowledge regarding cow ghee in Mumbai, India. Eight hundred and fourteen teenagers, aged 14 to 19, were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their awareness of the qualities of cows ghee and practices and habits of consumption of cows ghee.Out of these 13 % did not respond .Out of those who have responded Sixty-eight percent of the individuals did not include cow ghee in their diet. Butter and cheese intake was greater than average. Merely 32% of the subjects regularly included cows ghee in their diet. Out of 32%, only 7 % utilized their own homemade ghee the rest used commercial ghee. People making ghee at home werent sure if it came from buffalo milk. Of the participants, about 14.8% thought ghee was beneficial for health. Merely 11.3% of the population was aware of A1 and A2 milk and ghee, and only seven of them knew enough about the subject. These results suggest that teens are less likely to consistently consume ghee in comparison to cheese and butter .They are ignorant of the health advantages of cow ghee. The study also emphasizes the importance of teaching teenagers about the benefits of incorporating cow ghee into their diets and the necessity to adjust their eating habits.