Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls of Medchal Mandal Rangareddy District
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and in girls; proper development during this period plays an important role in the successful outcome of pregnancy and lactation in the future. Increased demands coupled with losses from the body increases the need for various nutrients during this period. Adolescence is the right period to correct these deficiencies. Medchal mandal of Ranga Reddy district, where the World Bank ICDS project was in operation, was selected for the study. Adolescent girls (n = 68) of 14-16 years age group were selected. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard methods and the results showed 64.7% of the subjects were malnourished. Diet survey was conducted to assess their food and nutrient intake of subjects and the results revealed the energy and protein intake was 70% deficit. Iron and calcium intake was deficient by 50% and vitamin A by 30%.The food frequency results revealed that the cereal intake was regular; pulse intake was on alternate days. Whereas intake of green leafy vegetables, fruits and other vegetables were very low. The health and nutritional status of adolescent girls was improved through nutrition education along with supplementation.
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Prashanthi Meda, T. Kamalaja
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