Nutritional status and eating behavior of children: A study among primary school children in a rural area of West Bengal

Roy, Shibendu Shekhar; Bandyopadhyay, Sayanti; Bandyopadhyay, Lina; Dasgupta, Aparajita; Paul, Bobby; Mandal, Shamita

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_965_19

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“…Close to half the kids (n=51; 40.48%) consumed milk around breakfast, 44 (34.92%) consumed it around lunch while the remaining 31 (24.60%) consumed milk around dinner time. Since the study sample included children (age <5 years), three suitable parameters from the Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire were assessed [ 7 ]. These reflected food-approaching behaviors ("desire to drink" and "food responsiveness") as well as food-avoidant behaviors ("satiety responsiveness").…”

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Prevalence and Assessment of Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Children Residing in Slums of Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kumar,

Abhishek,

Shukla

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Malnutrition in children continues to be a serious public health problem in India. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition and assess factors contributing to it in children of the marginalized slum population of India, masked in the metropolitan cities. Methods A retrospective data analysis with a cross-sectional model was conducted by medical volunteers affiliated with the Rotaract Club of Medicrew who had organized a free pediatric health check-up camp in the Dharavi village of Mumbai, India for children under five. Children under five years of age group of either sex residing in the slums of Dharavi and whose parents consented are included in the study. Neonates, children older than five years of age, and children whose parents did not consent for them to be included in the study were excluded. A pretested, pre-validated questionnaire was administered, and statistical analysis was done with p-values <0.05 considered to be statistically significant. Results A total of 126 children were included. Out of these children, 109 of them (86.50%) had a mid-arm circumference of more than 12.5 cm (normal), 11 (8.73%) were between 11.5 cm and 12.5 cm (moderate acute malnutrition), and five (4.77%) were less than 11.5 cm (severe acute malnutrition). Among the 126 kids, 86 kids were above the age of two and their BMI was assessed, 36 (44.19%) were found to be underweight (<5th percentile) while 14 (16.3%) were obese (>95th percentile), and four (4.65%) were overweight (85th-95th percentile). For 106 (84.13%) of these children, the caregivers were mothers while others were fathers (n=4; 3.18%), grandmothers (n=5; 3.97%), sisters (n=5; 3.97%), and aunts (n=6; 4.76%). Out of those who had commenced receiving formal education, only 39 (55.71%) were in an appropriate grade for their age. The mean expenditure on food as a proportion of the total household income was 36.40% (standard deviation (SD) 15.0%). On the single-item sleep quality scale, the sleep of only 36 kids (28.58%) was reported by their caregivers as excellent. A high proportion of other medical problems were reported in the children. Conclusion Our study reports a substantial burden of malnutrition among children residing in the slums of Dharavi. Rigorous strengthening and conceptualization of on-ground nutritional programs targeted toward slum children should be done by Indian healthcare policymakers.

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Prevalence and Assessment of Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Children Residing in Slums of Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kumar,

Abhishek,

Shukla

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…The study emphasized that childhood is the best time to determine nutritional status and take action accordingly, as the habits that children acquire about food and proper eating behavior can influence their dietary choices and preferences in life. 31 A study demonstrated that parental dietary patterns have a significant correlation with children's nutritional status. The study found that parental food patterns have a much stronger association with children's overnutrition in rural areas, and that parental consumption of fruit and dairy positively contributes to children's nutritional status.…”

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Nutritional status and its associated factors among children

Masdalena,

Nadapdap

2023

JPMS

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This study aimed to analyze the nutritional status of children in these districts, taking into account factors such as age, gender, maternal education, family income, and children's eating patterns. The study used a cross-sectional design, with 279 children aged 1-10 years as subjects. Data were collected by distributing structured questionnaires to the participants’ parents. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test to determine the significance of the relationship between the predictors and nutritional status of the children (α = 0.05). The results showed that maternal education (0.012), parental income (0.001), and eating patterns (0.001) were significantly associated with the nutritional status of children who were stunted and normal. However, for overweight and obese children, maternal education (0.835), parental income (0.951), and eating patterns (0.309) were not predictors of nutritional status. Age and sex did not significantly influence the nutritional status of children in all categories. Family based interventions through health education are needed to improve nutritional literacy so that parents can plan and prepare nutritious meals for their children. The government must provide policies to support families, especially those with low incomes, to ensure the availability of adequate food and access to nutritious food.

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“…The findings of this study are consistent with prior studies that suggest that nutrition education in schools can improve knowledge and awareness about anaemia; increase demand and improve compliance with IFA supplements; and change adolescent dietary behaviour. [29][30][31][32][33] The pedagogical approach employed in the education sessions differed from conventional approaches in schools and was designed to be interactive and participatory, which we believe crucially contributed towards greater acceptance of the intervention and a positive impact on knowledge and attitude. 34 Similar studies conducted in school settings in India using varied approaches, such as single or multiple interactive education sessions delivered by doctors, trained experts using flipcharts, videos and other interactive methods have been found to improve knowledge and/or change behaviours related to anaemia and its prevention.…”

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Impact of a school-based nutrition educational intervention on knowledge related to iron deficiency anaemia in rural Karnataka, India: A mixed methods pre-post interventional study

Katageri

Salam

Ramadurg

et al. 2023

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Objective: To understand the extent to which adolescent awareness of and attitudes about anaemia and anaemia prevention can be changed by nutrition messages received at school. Design: Mixed-methods pre–post intervention study Setting: Three Government schools in Bagalkot, Belagavi and Raichur districts of Karnataka, India Population or Sample: Students of grade six and seven and teachers involved in implementing the intervention. Methods: An education intervention was co-developed by school teachers and nutrition experts using locally adapted resource materials that consisted of lectures, role play and practical demonstrations. Seven half-hour educational sessions were delivered by school teachers over seven weeks to 455 students. Pre- and post-intervention tests measured changes in adolescents’ knowledge about anaemia. In-depth interviews with teachers and focus groups with students explored reactions to the intervention. Main outcome measures: Knowledge score related to anaemia Results: The percentage of children with correct scores increased by 7.3 - 49.0 percentage points for the tested questions after implementation of the intervention. The mean knowledge score increased by 3.67±0.17(p<0.01). During interviews, teachers and students highlighted high acceptance of the intervention and materials, an increase in awareness, a positive attitude towards changing behaviour around diet, an increase in the demand for iron folic acid supplements and improved sharing of messages learned with peers and families. Challenges expressed included need for further training, time limitations and hesitancy in teaching about menstruation and pregnancy. Conclusions: Educational interventions carried out for adolescents by teachers in schools are effective in improving awareness and attitude related to anaemia.

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Nutritional status and eating behavior of children: A study among primary school children in a rural area of West Bengal

Cited by 10 publications

References 21 publications

Prevalence and Assessment of Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Children Residing in Slums of Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Assessment of Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Children Residing in Slums of Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutritional status and its associated factors among children

Impact of a school-based nutrition educational intervention on knowledge related to iron deficiency anaemia in rural Karnataka, India: A mixed methods pre-post interventional study

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