Nutritional Status of Primary School Children in Fatehpur District

Asian Resonance(P: ISSN No. 0976 - 8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-IV, ISSUE-III, July-2015 E: ISSN No. 2349 - 9443)

Abstract


 Nitu Singh

 Associate Professor, Deptt. of Home Science, Dr. B.R.A. Govt. Girls P.G. College, Fatehpur (U.P)

School age is the active growing phase of childhood. Primary school age is a dynamic period of physical growth as well as of mental development of the child. Research indicates that health problems due to poor nutritional status in primary school age children are among the most common causes of low school enrolment, high absenteeism, early dropout and unsatisfactory classroom performance. Nutritional needs change throughout life, depending on genetics, rate of growth, activity and many other factors. Nutritional status is the condition of health of the individual as influenced by the utilization of nutrients. The present study was conducted in Fatehpur District to assess the nutritional status of 120 primary school children (7-9 years). Nutritional status of children was assessed in terms of dietary assessment, anthropometric measurement and clinical assessment of signs and symptoms of various nutrient deficiency diseases. The study revealed that consumption of all the nutrients by majority of the students was comparatively less than the recommended dietary allowances. Nutrient intake was higher in boys as compared to girls. The food intake qualitatively and quantitatively was observed insufficient. Data belong to anthropometry revealed that out of total children screened mean height and weight in all age groups was less than those empowered by National Center for Health Statistics Standards (2008). The Nutritional deficiency signs were observed more in girls students. It is concluded that poor anthropometric indices and presence of nutritional deficiency signs may be due to lower intake of food and nutrients.

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