Assessment of nutritional status of pre-school children`s of Bangalore urban
Key words: Socio-economic status, Anthropometry, Mid-upper arm circumference, Body mass index (BMI).
Malnutrition is the major cause of death among children of under 5 year age groups. WHO says around 45% of deaths among children of under 5 years age group are due to underweight and it mostly occur in low and middle income countries. At the same time in these countries the rates of childhood overweight and obesity are also said to be increasing. The developmental, economic, social and medical impacts of the global double burden of malnutrition are serious and lasting, for individuals and their families, for communities and countries. The objectives of this study was to assess the nutritional status of pre-school children and knowledge of parents about nutrition and hygiene practices and to assess the influence of socio-economic status of family on nutritional status of the child. A sample of 50 boys and 50 girls belonging to 3-4 years age group were selected. The anthropometric measurements like height, weight, BMI and MUAC of pre-school children were taken and noted. The general information, economic status and knowledge, attitude and practice based questionnaire was distributed to pre-school children parents. Findings of the study showed that Majority of the boys and girls weight was normal. Higher percentage (86%) of boys were having healthy weight when compared to girls (66%). Very low percentage of boys (18%) and (6%) girls were short for their age. Very low percentage of boys and girls fall in the category of underweight (10%, 6%) overweight (8%, 6%) and obese (2%) category. The MUAC of pre-school boys and girls obtained shows 98% were healthy and 2% were overweight and (96%) are healthy and (4%) are overweight. When knowledge, attitude and practices of parents assessed showed that 82% of parents had a good knowledge about nutrition and hygiene but they lack the positive attitude and practices. It can be concluded that nutritional status of girls has improved over time and is showing a positive results. There is little or no significant difference between socio-economic status and nutritional status. The improved educational qualifications, purchasing capacity and overall quality of life in recent year’s shows improved nutritional status.
"Assessment of nutritional status of pre-school children`s of Bangalore urban", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.927 - 933, October-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2310143.pdf
Volume 8
Issue 10,
October-2023
Pages : 927 - 933
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_209115
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2310143
Downloads: 000347347
Research Area: Health Science
Country: Bangalore , karnataka, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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