Association Between Nutritional Status And Stress Among Girls- A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Adolescent is a critical period in the development of lifelong patterns of responding to stress. The present study was conducted to assess any stress related hazards in relation to diet and life style in girls. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 60 girls age ranged 11- 20 years. In all subjects food consumption of the subjects was assessed using a 24-hour recall method for three consecutive days. The daily nutrient intake was calculated in terms of energy, protein, fat, iron and calcium. Stress status was assessed by certain factors such as- socioeconomical status, academic workload, exercise, adequate sleep and unhealthy dietary habits on a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest. Results: The mean energy in subjects was 1410.4 Kcal, fat (31.8 g), protein (19.02 g), calcium (435.5 mg), iron (14.88 mg) and vitamin C (19.6). The difference from recommended dietary allowance was significant (P< 0.05) except fat. Stressors in girls was inadequate sleep (15%), excessive work load (50%), unhealthy diet (12%) and low socio- economic status (23%). The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: It was found that most of the girls had low energy and low level of protein, fat, calcium and vitamin C than RDA. Stressors were work load, inadequate diet, inadequate sleep and low SES.
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Dr Devendra Nath Tiu, Amitabh Agarwal
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