Maternal nutritional status and child feeding practices: a retrospective study in Santal communities, Birbhum District, West Bengal, India

Stiller, Caroline Katharina; Golembiewski, Silvia Konstanze Ellen; Golembiewski, Monika; Mondal, Sandip; Biesalski, Hans Konrad; Scherbaum, Veronika

doi:10.1186/s13006-020-00262-3

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“…For fried and salty snack foods, the consumption in the same age groups was 34% and 66%, respectively. Similarly, among rural villages, the majority (79.3%) of 6–39-mo-olds consumed sweets, biscuits, cake, or sweet rice during the previous day ( 70 ). The consumption of SSBs was reported as 2.1% at 6–11 mo and 9.3% at 12–23 mo ( 67 ).…”

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Complementary Feeding Practices among Young Children in China, India, and Indonesia: A Narrative Review

Sirkka¹,

Abrahamse‐Berkeveld²,

Beek³

2022

Current Developments in Nutrition

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Under- and overnutrition are co-existing health issues in several countries across Asia. Poor complementary feeding (CF) is a significant determinant of malnutrition in children and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this narrative review is to summarize the most recent evidence regarding the CF practices in three countries with a high prevalence of stunting and overweight, and currently undergoing rapid economical and nutritional transition: China, India and Indonesia. We focused particularly on the adequacy of CF, based on the WHO feeding indicators (2021) regarding timing, frequency, diversity as well as the consumption of specific food groups. According to the findings, the majority of infants in the 3 countries are introduced to CF at an impropriate time; either too early (particularly in urban/rural areas of China and Indonesia) or too late (India), compared to the WHO recommendation. Furthermore, in all countries, diets are characterized by a low variety and frequency of CF and consist mainly of staple foods with poor nutritional quality, such as rice, cereals or noodles. Nutrient-dense and protein-rich foods, such as foods of animal origin are either inadequately consumed (rural areas of China and India) or introduced too late (urban areas of China and Indonesia) in the diets of children. In all countries the consumption of fruit and vegetables, especially during the early CF period is poor. In contrast, a significant proportion of both urban and rural children, particularly in Indonesia and India are consuming energy-dense/nutrient-poor snacks and sugary drinks during the CF period. The described practices may pose a significant risk for the development of energy- and/or nutrient gaps, magnifying the double- and triple burden of malnutrition present in these countries. Further research is warranted to understand the significance of the observed practices for stunting and/or overweight/obesity risk.

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Complementary Feeding Practices among Young Children in China, India, and Indonesia: A Narrative Review

Sirkka¹,

Abrahamse‐Berkeveld²,

Beek³

2022

Current Developments in Nutrition

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“…From 2011 to 2013, a cross-sectional study involving 1,090 females aged 20-60 years from nine major tribes: Santals, Oraons, and Koras in West Bengal; Santals, Bhumijs, and Bathudis in Odisha; and Dhodias, Kuknas, and Chaudharis in Gujarat found that, overall, 516 (47.4%) of the females were undernourished [ 11 ]. In 2015, a survey from 21 tribal villages in West Bengal documented that nearly half (49.4%) of the mothers were underweight, with a BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m 2 [ 16 ]. Over 40% of lactating mothers were undernourished using BMI criteria among the KOL tribe in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, in a cross-sectional study in 2021 [ 17 ].…”

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Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India

Garg,

Reddy B,

Kakkar

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background In Andhra Pradesh, India, tribal communities face unique nutritional challenges due to limited access to healthcare and a predominantly plant-based diet. Maternal undernutrition is a significant concern, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers in Andhra Pradesh using the BMI-for-age criterion. Objectives The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers, explore associations with demographic factors, and assess the impact of a nutritional intervention program. The ultimate goal was to contribute to targeted interventions and policies for improving the health and well-being of these communities. Materials and methods A cohort study was conducted in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, involving 340 lactating mothers and their infants. Data collection and anthropometric measurements were performed. Results The study found that 67 (19.71%) of tribal mothers were underweight at baseline. There were statistically significant associations with the Yenadi tribe, low educational status of the mother, and history of lower segment Caesarean section with a high prevalence of being underweight. No significant associations with age, occupation, or socioeconomic status were observed. Undernutrition was more common among mothers with older children and was associated with specific obstetric factors. Conclusion While the prevalence of undernutrition is lower than in some previous studies, it remains a critical concern, particularly within disadvantaged communities. These undernourished mothers face health risks, including anemia. Urgent policy interventions and nutritional programs are needed to address this issue and enhance the well-being of tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh.

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“…[ 15 ] However, the dietary iron intake was similar to the present study, the difference in the prevalence of anemia can be attributed to different study settings in the two studies. Higher anemia prevalence in Sahariya tribes,[ 23 ] Munda tribes,[ 24 ] and tribes from West Bengal[ 25 ] studies among women of the reproductive age group can be attributed to the lack of nutrition and healthcare access in low-performing states of India.…”

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Effectiveness of weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks to improve dietary iron intake among tribes of Andhra Pradesh, India: A prospective cohort study

Gupta

Shaik²,

Kakkar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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A BSTRACT Introduction: Anemia is a major public health problem in India, especially among tribal women. The study was done to estimate the prevalence of iron intake below the estimated average requirement in the diet and to study the effectiveness of weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks. Methodology: A total of 340 women from scheduled tribes participated in a prospective cohort study over 10 months in 10 clusters in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. A questionnaire, a 24-hour dietary recall, and an assessment of hemoglobin were done to gather information at baseline and after three months of weekly local recipe talks in mothers’ kitchens. Results: A total of 340 women were studied. The mean age of the mothers was 23.5 ± 3.6 years. At baseline prevalence, the mean intake of daily iron in diet among mothers was 9.04 ± 3.18 (SD) mg/day. The prevalence of anemia among mothers at the baseline was 63.8%. The mean intake of daily iron in the diet at the end line was significantly higher with a P value of 0.019 among mothers who attended 10 or more weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks and did not take iron folic acid (IFA). Mothers who attended 10 or more weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks without IFA intake have a significant drop in the prevalence of severe anemia. Conclusion: The integration of weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks in the ongoing Integrated Child Development Service Scheme can be a boon for early-aged, less-literate, inexperienced, and financially poor mothers.

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Maternal nutritional status and child feeding practices: a retrospective study in Santal communities, Birbhum District, West Bengal, India

Cited by 21 publications

References 42 publications

Complementary Feeding Practices among Young Children in China, India, and Indonesia: A Narrative Review

Complementary Feeding Practices among Young Children in China, India, and Indonesia: A Narrative Review

Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India

Effectiveness of weekly local mothers’ kitchen recipe talks to improve dietary iron intake among tribes of Andhra Pradesh, India: A prospective cohort study

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