An Investigation Of The Therapeutic Benefits Of Antioxidants Found In Locally Accessible Fruits

Abstract

Over the past 30 years, plant-based products have drawn more interest due to their potential as therapeutic and cancer-prevention agents. Throughout the world, medicinal plants are a popular substitute for traditional cancer treatments in many nations. The prime objective of the present study was to determine the level of awareness about antioxidant rich fruits among the selected respondents. Based on the survey study among the selected 250 respondents, the present antioxidant in locally available fruits.  The first part of the survey depicted about the demographic profile of the respondents including the variables like gender and age-group. The second section of the survey study and its interpretation revealed with the descriptive study based on 12 parameters to upgrade the knowledge about the dietary nutrition among the selected respondents and their awareness about the consistently available antioxidant rich fruits in their day-to-day life and their nutritional habits. The questionnaire is based on food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Results The result shows maximum number of respondents were of 18-28 age group showing 45.6%, more amounts of fruits of 56.6% compared to vegetarians of 62.8% of fruit intake. Form of Consumption of fruits, a greater number of respondents of 45.6% was consuming fruits in raw form. Consumption of seasonal fruits, 79.6%, Idea about antioxidant rich fruits, 67.6%, Health benefits of antioxidant rich fruits, 62.8% of respondents have inspiration about the health benefits of antioxidant rich fruits.

Conclusion It is concluded that overall survey of the dietary information of the selected respondents revealed that maximum number of respondents has elaborate idea concerning the antioxidant and anticancer property of fruits.