Anthropometric Measurements and Nutrient Intake of Adolescent Girls

Parimalavalli, R.; Sangeetha, M.

doi:10.1080/09720073.2011.11891185

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“…Although there was gradual increase in mean weight from 12 to 16 years, the increase has been comparatively less between the ages of 15 to 16 years. Several studies conducted at West Bengal and Tamilnadu have also observed the similar results 8,12 .…”

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confidence: 66%

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Socio-Demographic Determinants Associated With Iron Deficiency Anemia in Menstruating Adolescents in Rural Population.

Moreshwar¹

2018

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Background:The objective of the study was to study the correlates of anaemia like Body Mass Index, number of bleeding days and menstrual pattern of anaemic menstruating adolescent girls. Methods: Out of the total 624 adolescent girls, 588 menstruating adolescent girls studying in selected eight schools of Handignur PHC were included in the study. At baseline, structured questionnaire was administered to collect the socio-demographic information, knowledge and practice regarding anaemia and its prevention. Measurement of height and weight was done. Results: Prevalence of anaemia in menstruating adolescent girls was 94.6% (95% CI 92.83 to 96.37) Conclusions: Majority of the girls are consuming diet deficient in iron. In order to prevent the complications of anaemia during pregnancy and child birth and also the maternal deaths, all the adolescent girls' anaemia needs to be corrected before they get married.

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“…As against this other Indian studies revealed that the girls consuming vegetarian diet and having nutritional inadequacy are more likely to be anaemic 8,9 . Another Indian study has shown that prevalence of anaemia was less in vegetarians consuming green leafy vegetables 10 .…”

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Socio-Demographic Determinants Associated With Iron Deficiency Anemia in Menstruating Adolescents in Rural Population.

Moreshwar¹

2018

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“…Adolescence is a vulnerable period in human life cycle when nutritional requirements increase due to adolescent growth spurt. This period is characterized by rapid increase in height and weight and hormonal changes resulting in sexual maturation (1). Adolescence, one of the nutritional stress periods of life with profound growth, comes with increased demand for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins (2).…”

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Lifestyle and Nutritional Status of School Going Adolescent Girls in a Semi Urbon Area of West Bengal, India

Pramanik¹,

Banerjee²,

Ghosh³

2014

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Adolescence is a journey from the world of childhood to the world of adulthood. In India adolescents constitute 21.4% of the population that comprises one-fifth of the total population. The health and nutritional status of the children is an index of the national investment in the development of future manpower. Thus present study was undertaken to assess the nutritional status of school going adolescent girls in semi urban area of West Bengal. This study was conducted among 746 school children of 11-18 years studying in four girls' schools in Hooghly district. School was selected by simple random sample in two municipality areas. Nutritional status was evaluated using anthropometric indicators recommended by WHO(World Health Organization) experts committee. Height for age below 3 rd percentile of NCHS (National Centre for Health statistics) /WHO reference values was classified as stunting. Thinness was defined as BMI-for-age <5 th percentile of WHO/NCHS standard data. Over weight and obese were defined as BMI-for -age >85 th percentile and >95 th percentile respectively. The present study highlight the duel burdens of underweight and overweight in semi urban adolescent girls. Overweight is more urgent problem than underweight. Lifestyle (physical activity and fast food intake habit) was one of the contributing factor of overweight. To minimized both forms of malnutrition, it is essential to educate and create awareness programmes at the community levels. Health education programmes and effective policies are urgently required to promote healthy eating and physical activity.

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“…Girls play pivotal role in the development of society and therefore, healthy and intelligent adolescent youth is an asset for nation. High intakes of the 'healthy' pattern of food which included whole grains, fruit, vegetables, legumes and fish was positively associated with female gender, greater maternal education, better family functioning and being in a two-parent family and was inversely associated with television viewing [10,11].…”

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Evaluation of Dietary Intake and Food Patterns of Adolescent Girls from Chandigarh and Adjoining States of India

Kaushal¹

2018

IJRASET

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Adolescent girls are the very important section of our society. Their nutritional status influences both the growth of nation as well as the growth of remaining population. Various internal and external factors such as food preference and availability, body weight perception and parental and peer influences the eating pattern of adolescent play important role in nutrition of girls. Skipping breakfast is also more seen in females. Poor nutritional status during adolescence leads to health outcomes at a later stage of life. Irregular Eating pattern is of major concern as it can leads to chronic non communicable diseases like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. The aim of the present study was to understand the nutritional status of adolescent girls and their dietary practices which is essential for planning and providing the comprehensive care. A survey was conducted on 1000 adolescent girl students of PG Govt. College for girls, Chandigarh hailing from Chandigarh and adjoining states of India. The present study reveals ahigh incidence of undernutrition and dietary inadequacy in respects of energy, protein and micronutrients. Result clearly shows an exigent need for nutrition education program for female adolescent.

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Anthropometric Measurements and Nutrient Intake of Adolescent Girls

Cited by 12 publications

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Socio-Demographic Determinants Associated With Iron Deficiency Anemia in Menstruating Adolescents in Rural Population.

Socio-Demographic Determinants Associated With Iron Deficiency Anemia in Menstruating Adolescents in Rural Population.

Lifestyle and Nutritional Status of School Going Adolescent Girls in a Semi Urbon Area of West Bengal, India

Evaluation of Dietary Intake and Food Patterns of Adolescent Girls from Chandigarh and Adjoining States of India

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