about millets

1. Presentation by :-

2. Contents :-
Introduction to Millets
Global Distribution and Production of Millets
Inclusive Development in Millets
Types Of Millets
FSSAI Standards of Millets
Nutritional Importance & Health benefits of Millets
Promotion of millets in diet
 Reference

3. Introduction :-
• The name Millet is applied to numerous small seeded grasses.
• Origin :- Africa and Asia
• Group of annual grasses arid and semiarid regions Small seeded grains
• Genera/species:-
• Penissetum, Eleusine, Setaria, Panicum and Paspalum.

4. Global Distribution and Production
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5. Inclusive Development In
millets:-
• 2023 has been announced as the International year of Millets.
• Support will be provided for post harvest value addition, enhancing
doemestic consumption,and for branding millet products nationally
and internationally.
• The primary aim of this initiative is to increase the awareness of
millets , health benefits among the genral public.

6. Types of Millets :-
• The millets include species in several genera.
• The most widely cultivated species in order of worldwide production are:-
•Major Millets:-
• 1. Pearl millet 2. Foxtail millet 3. Proso millet 4. Finger millet
• Minor Millets:-
• Barnyard millet
• Kodo millet
• Little millet
• Guinea millet
• Browntop millet

10. Nutritional Importance of Millets :-
• Millets are high in their nutrient content.
• Millets need very little water for their production.
• Millets are three times nutritionally superior to rice and wheat.
• . Millets are nutritionally comparable to major cereals and serve as
good source of protein, micronutrients and phytochemicals. sorghum
and most of the millets contains about 10% protein, 3.5% lipids,
finger millet contains 12-16% protein and 2-5% lipids. Sorghum and
millets are very good sources of micronutrients such as vitamins and
minerals.

11. Health Benefits of Millets:-
• Millets do not contain gluten , hence easy to digest.
• Millets reduces risk of Type 2 diabetes, as releases lesser quality of glucose
in blood.
• Reduces risk of Cardiovascular diseases & do not produce gas in stomach.
• Mg is rich in Millets which protect us from migraine and Heart attacks.
• Detoxify the body and improve immune system.
• Phosphorus is rich in millets that improves energy.
• Improves our Muscle and Nerve health.
• They are good source of dietry fiber.

12. Promotion of Millets in Diet :-
• Due to the high nutritive value and other benefits millets can be included in
our diet as – Breakfast
• Staple food
• Evening Snacks
• For Diabetic patients
• Mid day meals in schools
• For pregnant and feeding mothers
• Millets help you lose weight since they are low in calories and gluten-free.
They're high in complex carbohydrates and can help health-conscious
people reach their fitness goals easily.
• Millets also help to lower your cholesterol levels and keep your weight in
check.

13. Reference :-
• Nutritional and Health Benefits of Millets :-
• Published by: Director, ICAR- Indian Institute of Millets Research,
Hyderabad.
• Millets Utilization presentation By Prof. Suresh prasad . IIT Patna.
• FSSAI published guidelines on millets
• Food Facts and principals
• Millets network of india.
• IFCT 2017

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