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Ruler tribe
Also known as: Ruler tribe, Ruler tribal community
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Food Consumption Changes in The Ruler Tribal Community bioresscientia.com Feb 15, 2025 84 facts
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 23% consume biscuits monthly and 77% consume them occasionally.
measurement100% of the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume beef.
claimIn the Ruler tribe diet, vegetables, pulses, and milk products are consumed several times a week, while meat and wild foods are consumed less frequently but serve as important protein sources when available.
measurementItalian millet, Kodo millet, and Little millet are consumed weekly (twice/thrice) by 121 subjects and monthly (once/twice) by 273 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurement85% of the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume finger millet on a weekly basis.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume semolina/maida occasionally.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes wheat on a monthly basis, which is distributed through Public Distribution System Services.
measurement86% of the Ruler tribal community members consume puffed rice, groundnuts, murukku, or Valdai as snacks twice a week.
measurement7% of the Ruler tribal community members consume fast food occasionally, while 93% have never tasted it.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes refined sugar daily, which is provided through the Public Distribution System (PDS).
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes Sendakian for its perceived anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial health benefits.
procedureResearchers conducted a house-to-house survey using a semi-structured food frequency questionnaire and interview method among randomly selected Ruler tribes in Coimbatore settlements.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes coconut oil and groundnut oil approximately twice per month.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes Bengal gram dhal twice a month, often in specific dishes like Channa dal curry or Sundal.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 4% consume pork, rat, mice, cat, rabbits, snails, squirrels, or crabs weekly, 68% consume them monthly, and 28% consume them occasionally.
measurement72% of the Ruler tribal community consumes Sendakian on a monthly basis, while 28% consumes it on a weekly basis.
claimThe Ruler tribal community does not consume beef.
measurement66% of the Ruler tribal community consumes Kodo millet and little millet on a monthly basis.
measurement23% of the Ruler tribal community members consume biscuits as snacks twice a week.
accountThe study of Ruler tribe food consumption included participants from Animalia Hills, Nilgiris, Matapedia Hills, Anai Katti, Sadiya, Shambari, Humanure, Kathakali, Kara Madai, and Chinampas.
measurement34% (141 individuals) of the Ruler tribal community consumes green leafy vegetables daily due to easier access.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community never consume meal makers.
accountA population-based cross-sectional study on the food consumption patterns of the Ruler tribe was conducted from October 2023 to September 2024.
claimPSG College of Arts & Science provided support for the study of the Ruler tribal community.
measurementPalm oil and sunflower oil are consumed daily by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurement274 individuals within the Ruler tribal community consume green leafy vegetables two to three times per week.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume parboiled rice daily, as it is provided through Public Distribution System Services.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume red gram dhal, green gram dhal, and whole green gram daily.
measurementGreen leafy vegetables including Munna Keera, Senga Keera, Panna Keera, Sruli kerria, Managerial, Vasala Keera, and Siru kerria are consumed daily by 141 subjects and weekly (twice/thrice) by 274 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
claimFood frequency analysis indicates that the diets of the Ruler tribal community and other modern tribal subjects increasingly include instant foods, fast foods, and processed or packaged items.
measurementSapota, custard apple, apple, grapes, and pomegranate are consumed occasionally by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementRadish, beetroot, potato, and carrot are consumed monthly (once/twice) by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 86% consume puffed rice and groundnuts weekly and 14% consume them monthly.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 73% consume eggs weekly and 27% consume them monthly.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 66% consume Italian millet (also known as prose millet) on a monthly basis, while 29% consume it on a weekly basis.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 355 (86%) consume raw rice weekly, 55 (13%) consume it monthly, and 11 (5%) consume it occasionally.
measurement71% of the Ruler tribal community consumes fish twice per week, 51% consumes chicken twice per week, and 56% consumes meat twice per week.
measurementAgathi is consumed monthly (once/twice) by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 86% consume fried foods (such as murukku or vadai) weekly and 14% consume them monthly.
claimThe Ruler tribal community uses kerria varieties, such as Surlier, in home remedies and traditional medicine for their detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties.
measurementButter and cheese are never consumed by any of the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
claimMembers of the Ruler tribal community use Kodo millet and little millet in dishes such as upma and khichdi, and as a substitute for rice.
claimThe Ruler tribal community prioritizes the consumption of leafy greens, grains, and legumes in their diet.
measurementFinger millet is consumed daily by 41 subjects and weekly (twice/thrice) by 353 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 54% consume poultry (chicken or other birds) weekly and 46% consume them monthly.
claimVetali Velli killing and Mull Velli killing tubers hold cultural and medicinal significance for the Ruler tribal community.
measurement82% of the Ruler tribal community consumes bananas daily.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes Marathahalli, Amaranthus, Palak, and Pennogenin greens primarily on a monthly basis.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 71% consume fish weekly and 29% consume them monthly.
measurementCoconut oil and groundnut oil are consumed monthly (once/twice) by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurement35% of the Ruler tribal community prefers guava, and 27% consumes Sapota two or three times per week.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes rice flakes on a monthly basis, suggesting they are used for special meals, snacks, or occasion-based consumption rather than as a daily staple.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes cow's milk and curd daily.
measurementBanana is consumed daily by 342 subjects and weekly (twice/thrice) by 73 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes ghee on a monthly basis (once or twice) and does not consume cheese.
claimMembers of the Ruler tribal community consume specific greens like Surlier and Sangakkara daily for perceived health benefits, including improved digestion, blood circulation, and skin health.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes Agathi on a monthly basis, reflecting seasonal availability and cultural practices.
claimThe Public Distribution System (PDS) distributes palm oil to tribal communities, including the Ruler tribal community, to provide affordable cooking oil and ensure food security.
measurementLadies finger, cluster beans, brinjal, drumstick, and gourd varieties are consumed weekly (twice/thrice) by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes Red gram dhal (Toor Dal), green gram dhal (Moong dal), and whole green gram two to three times per week, serving as a primary protein source.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes Sulli Palam, Sangari Palam, Sisupala, Nava Palam, Iolanthe Palam, Socialism, Sopaipilla, and Figs two or three times per week.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes jaggery and palm sugar twice per week and honey twice per month.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 7% consume fast foods (puffs, pizza, burger, chat items), proprietary drinks (boost, Bourn Vita, Horlicks), or commercially available sweets/ice creams monthly, while 93% consume them occasionally.
measurementThe Ruler tribe population in the Coimbatore district was 14,508 according to the 2011 Population census.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes Tapioca, Yam, Radish, Beetroot, Potato, and Carrot on a monthly basis, specifically once or twice per month.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume Bengal gram dhal, horse gram, and cow pea on a monthly basis.
measurement92% of the Ruler tribal community consumes root vegetables like Vetali Velli killing and Mull Velli killing on a weekly basis.
referenceThe food frequency questionnaire used for the Ruler tribe study categorized food into cereals and millets, pulses and legumes, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, roots and tubers, fruits, milk and milk products, fats and oils, sugars, meat and poultry, and snacks and miscellaneous foods.
claimThe traditional diet of the Ruler tribe is influenced by their agricultural and forest-based lifestyle, with rice and millets, particularly ragi and foxtail millet, serving as the main staples consumed regularly.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community consumes Custard Apple, Apple, Grapes, and pomegranate on a monthly basis, specifically once or twice per month.
measurementAmong the 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community, 56% consume mutton weekly and 44% consume them monthly.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes vegetables such as Ladies Finger (Okra), Cluster Beans, Brinjal, Drumstick, pumpkin, and Gourd varieties two to three times per week, depending on seasonality and availability.
measurementThe study population for the Ruler tribe food consumption survey consisted of 415 individuals aged 30 and above, based on a calculated sample size of 375 plus an additional 40 participants to improve validity.
measurement54% of the Ruler tribal community consumes poultry and other birds twice per week, while 46% consumes them once per month.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume parboiled rice daily.
claimFinger millet is highly nutritious, containing calcium, iron, and fiber, and is commonly consumed by the Ruler tribal community in the form of ragi porridge, ragi balls, or flatbreads.
measurementCow’s milk and curd are consumed daily by all 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community.
measurementAll 415 subjects in the Ruler tribal community consume rice flakes and wheat/wheat flour on a monthly basis.
measurement4% of the Ruler tribal community consumes animals such as pork, rat, mice, cat, rabbits, snails, and squirrels twice per week, 68% consumes them once or twice per month, and 28% consumes them occasionally.
measurementThe Ruler tribal community study involved 415 subjects whose food consumption patterns were analyzed.
measurement85% of the Ruler tribal community consumes buttermilk daily.
claimThe Ruler tribe is the second largest tribal group in Tamil Nadu, following the Badges.
claimThe Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) provided a grant for the study of the Ruler tribal community.
claimThe Ruler tribal community consumes horse gram and cow pea twice a month, often prepared as kulthi dal or in Rassam.