Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Nutrition Related Beliefs of High School Girls in Urban Area of Bangalore City

Bhandari, Vipna Kumari

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“…This finding is similar with studies conducted in Mekelle town (6%) [ 8 ], Addis Ababa (8.5%) [ 21 ], Agarfa (8.96%) [ 18 ], and Chiro town (4.1%) [ 14 ]. However, it is higher than studies conducted in Hawassa (2.8%) [ 20 ] and Banglore city (3%) [ 9 ]. In contrast, it was lower than the findings from Bahir Dar (16.7%) [ 22 ], West Bengal (11.4%) [ 10 ], and America (69%) [ 23 ].…”

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“…This is comparable with studies conducted in Addis Ababa (6.2%) [ 13 ] and Bahir Dar (8.6%) [ 19 ]. However, it was lower than studies conducted in Amhara region (13.6%) [ 16 ], Tigray Region (21.4%) [ 19 ], Chiro town (24.4%) [ 14 ], Hawassa (12.9%) [ 20 ], Timor-Leste (49.2%) [ 1 ], Bangalore city (69.2%) [ 9 ], and West Bengal (11.3%) [ 10 ]. This variation could be due to cultural difference in dietary habit and caring practices.…”

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“…Nutrient intake is a proxy measure of nutritional status, but studies in developing countries are limited in describing the actual nutrient intake condition with adolescent nutrition. On top of this, there are inconsistent findings on the extent of malnutrition among adolescents [ 8 , 9 , 14 ]. Investing in adolescent health yields triple dividends, that is.…”

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Malnutrition in School-Going Adolescents in Dessie Town, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Birru

Tadesse

Abate

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Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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Background. Malnutrition among adolescents is a global public health problem. Nutrient intake is a proxy measure of nutritional status, but studies in developing countries describing the actual nutrient intake condition associated with nutrition in the adolescents are limited. On top of this, there is inconsistent finding on the extent of malnutrition among adolescents. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess malnutrition and the associated factors among adolescents at Dessie high school. Methods. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 365 randomly selected high school adolescents. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from previous literature studies. Nutrient intakes were estimated by ESHA food processor software from a 24-hour recall, and anthropometric indices were calculated from weight, height, age, and sex. The data analysis was managed by SPSS version 23. Binary logistic regression and multinomial logistic regression were used to report the associated factors of malnutrition. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was used to reveal the presence of statistical association. Results. The percentage of being stunted, underweight, and overweight/obese was 15.7%, 6.3%, and 8.2%, respectively. Snack consumption (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.20, 0.71) was negatively associated with stunting, while MAR <1 (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI: 1.15, 7.82) was positively associated with stunting. Being a male (AOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.03, 7.44) and meal consumption <3 times per day (AOR = 4.21, 95% CI: 1.35, 13.11) were factors positively associated with being underweight/thin. Dietary diversity score <5 (AOR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.13, 0.89) was negatively associated with overweight/obesity, while MAR < 1 (AOR = 3.14, 95% CI: 1.09, 9.09) was positively associated with overweight/obesity. Conclusion. The percent of overweight/obesity among adolescents in the study area was higher compared with the national and regional prevalence, and this was found to be a public health concern. Therefore, increasing snack consumption, sex consideration, increasing meal consumption, and intake of diversified foods should be included in the prevention strategies of malnutrition among adolescents.

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Malnutrition in School-Going Adolescents in Dessie Town, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Birru

Tadesse

Abate

et al. 2021

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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“…4 The link between dietary practices and nutritional status has been widely reported in literature. [27][28][29] A study among Ethiopian adolescent girls revealed that girls with higher dietary diversity score were more likely to have normal BMI-for age Z score than those with low dietary diversity score. 30 It has further been reported that poor dietary diversity during childhood characterized by overconsumption of starchy staples is associated with childhood malnutrition and triples the risk for diabetes mellitus in rural Kenya.…”

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Predictors of dietary practices and nutritional status among diabetic type II patients in Kiambu County, Kenya

Wahome

Makau

Kiboi

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Diabetes type 2 has become a serious global health threat due to its increasing prevalence particularly among African countries. Numerous scientific evidence points out on the importance of an individual’s dietary practices and nutritional status in its prevention and management. The objective of the study was to identify the predictors of dietary practices and nutritional status among diabetes type 2 patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and a total of 153 study subjects were recruited. A pretested researcher administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed using both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results: The study established significant associations (p<0.05, at 95% C.I) between participants’ education level (AOR=4.72), occupation (AOR=2.41), monthly income (AOR=6.02) and level of dietary knowledge (AOR=2.33) and their dietary practices. Further, there was a significant association between nutritional status and education level (AOR=1.26), monthly income (AOR=1.72), level of dietary knowledge (AOR=1.11) and dietary diversity (AOR=1.62). Majority of the participants were obese (51%).Conclusions: Majority of the participants were obese. Dietary knowledge, education level, occupation, monthly income and dietary practices were the factors associated with the patients’ dietary practices and nutritional status. Up-scaling of interventions targeting these variables is thus crucial. Further, reinforcing the need for healthy dietary practices and optimal nutritional status is critical in the prevention and management of diabetes.

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“…Low body mass index (BMI) is 53% in India and 36% in Nepal. 10,11 A large numbers of adolescent girls are suffering from malnutrition both in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. The prevalence of adolescent's stunting is 36% and low body mass index (BMI) is 50% in Bangladesh.…”

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Nutritional status of adolescent girls in Bangladesh: findings of a community based survey

Hossen¹,

Rahman

Mashreky

2016

SE Asia J. Pub. Health

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Poverty, large population, socio-economic inequalities and inadequate access to proper health care facilities are the key causes of under nutrition in Bangladesh. Adolescents are the most vulnerable group for under nutrition and having great consequence as they will be parent in future. Studies on nutritional status of adolescent girls are fewer in number and have great effect for intervention. The objective of this study was to assess the nutritional status and predisposing factors of under nutrition among the adolescent girls in Bangladesh. A community-based crosssectional survey was carried out from July to December 2013. Adolescent girls were the study population. Data was collected by face to face interview at household level. According to BMI category (kg/m2) the prevalence of underweight (BMI<18.5) was found 65.9% and as per Gomez Classification (Weight for age), the prevalence of malnutrition was 48.2% (mild), 23.5% (moderate) and 2.8% (severe) categories and finally, as per Water Low Classification wasting found 16.6% (mild), 3.5%(moderate) and 0.2% severe categories. On the other hand, stunting found 39.6 % (mild), 9.2% (moderate) and 2.3% (severe) categories. Prevalence of under nutrition was found much higher (82.3%) among younger age group (<12 years). Higher prevalence of under-nutrition also found among the functionally illiterate adolescent girls, it was 75.8% and 51.3% among illiterate and literate group respectively. In both of the cases difference was statistically significant(p<0.001). The prevalence of illness found higher among under-weight adolescent girls in last two weeks compare to healthy adolescent girls both in rural and urban settings. This difference also found statistically significant (p<0.001). Under nourishment found higher among younger and low literate girls. Prevalence of other symptoms is also found higher among them.

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Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Nutrition Related Beliefs of High School Girls in Urban Area of Bangalore City

Cited by 5 publications

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Malnutrition in School-Going Adolescents in Dessie Town, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Malnutrition in School-Going Adolescents in Dessie Town, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Predictors of dietary practices and nutritional status among diabetic type II patients in Kiambu County, Kenya

Nutritional status of adolescent girls in Bangladesh: findings of a community based survey

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