Camel milk has been a part of traditional diets for certain nomadic populations. It has recently gained attention as a health food throughout the world. In present investigation, study was conducted on camel milk consumers and non camel milk consumers residing in rural area of Bikaner District of Rajasthan. Their health status was assessed based on biophysical, biochemical and nutritional parameters. On calculating the values of nutrient intake, it was found that the mean intake of energy, protein, total fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, iron, calcium, β-carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin-C and zinc for experimental and control male and female subjects was recorded to be at par with the RDA of ICMR, except for β-carotene, fat and folic acid intake. Diet analysis showed that adults suffered from calorie deficit but their intake of proteins met the allowances recommended by ICMR. None of the subject was suffering from severe anemia based on haemoglobin content. The mean LDL levels of all the subjects were found to be within normal ranges. Subjects in the experimental group were having higher HDL level as compared to control group and a significant difference was noted between these two groups. When the random blood glucose values were observed between control and experimental subjects, significant difference was noted. This variation in their glucose level may indicate impact of camel milk consumption by the experimental subjects.

Keywords:: Biophysical; Nutrition; Biochemical; Camel milk consumers