• A J A RANJITSINGH
• Heber A
• Arulanandham A
• K.Kalirajan

Abstract For people with food and nutrition insecurity, fish represents a rich source of protein, micronutrients, and essential fatty acids. For the present study, fisher folk living in villages along the coastline of the Bay of Bengal in the Tuticorin district of Tamilnadu were interviewed to study their inquisitiveness for fish/seafood consumption. The respondent's data was statistical using the IBM-SPSS version. the present study aimed to sensitize the people to understand the nutritional and health benefit and shows that educational level helps the people to understand the importance of fish consumption. About 61.3% of respondents having a literacy rate above the primary level of education are aware of the importance of fish/seafood. The females are more aware of fish nutrition and its food security value in the study area. When compared with males, 72.5 % of females are aware of seafood and its influence on human health. The study reveals a relationship between fish food intake and different health parameters. The prevalence of hypertension, asthma, diabetic Mellitus, cancer, skin disorder, vision problem, dental, arthritis, gastric, and several other health issues are more seen in non-fish/seafood consumers than others. It is reported that seafood consumption protects against lifestyle-related diseases like hypertension, obesity, diabetes etc.

Key words: Nutrition insecurity, Fish protein, Icthyomedicine

"Seafood consumption and Nutritional inquisitiveness among Fisher folk of Thoothukudi coastal regions-An Analysis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 7, page no.c508-c518, July-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2207263.pdf

"Seafood consumption and Nutritional inquisitiveness among Fisher folk of Thoothukudi coastal regions-An Analysis ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 7, page no. ppc508-c518, July-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2207263.pdf