Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children under-Five-Years in Rural Areas of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Authors

  • Samiha Tiwari Technical Assistant, Design Innovation Centre, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur and Scholar, Department of Food and Nutrition, Government College of Home Science and Science for Women (Autonomous), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Nandita Sarkar Professor and Head, Department of Food and Nutrition, Government College of Home Science and Science for Women (Autonomous), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • S.S. Sandhu Professor and Director, Design Innovation Centre, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjohp.v11i2.2687

Keywords:

Malnutrition, assessment, nutritional status, anthropometric, deficient

Abstract

Background and Aim: Malnutrition and growth impairment are the common and major public health problems among children in Madhya Pradesh. Materials and Methods: Present study was conducted in different rural areas of Jabalpur district. Total 120 children of age between 0 and 5 years were evaluated. To assess malnutrition among children, anthropometric measurements, clinical examination, and dietary assessment were calculated. Data were collected through pre-designed performa. Results: Anthropometric results showed that 25.5% children were mild malnourished, 13.5% were moderately malnourished and 7.5% were severely malnourished. According to the clinical examination, 22.64% of children had clinical signs of malnutrition in various categories. Dietary assessment showed that 34.05% children were deficient in major five nutrients. Conclusion: The study revealed that the most common type of growth impairment in children among five years of age are stunting and wasting.

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Published

2021-10-08

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2021)

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Research Article

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