Author(s): Vishakha P Adyalkar and Vandana Dhawad

Abstract:
Food management refers to the efficient handling, storage, preparation, and distribution of food. It encompasses various aspects such as meal planning, ingredient procurement, inventory control, food safety, sanitation, nutrition, kitchen organization, cooking techniques, portion control, and waste management. These practices are essential in households, restaurants, catering services, and other food-related industries. The present study aimed to examine the food management practices of working women. The main objectives were to study the demographic profile of working women, identify the factors influencing their food management practices and suggest suitable measures for improvement. The study was conducted in Nagpur city, Maharashtra, with a sample of 100 working women selected through purposive sampling. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire-cum-interview method. The hypothesis formulated for the study stated that there is no significant association between income and the food management practices of working women. The hypothesis was tested using the Chi-square test. Since the calculated value was lower than the table value, the hypothesis was accepted.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/23957476.2025.v11.i3f.2020