A Study on Nutritional Profile of Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers of Uttar Pradesh
Ajeet Jaiswal
Asst. Professor, Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 605 014
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. July - December, 2011, Vol. 2, No. 2
Abstract
Background
Man needs a wide range of nutrients to lead a healthy and active life and these are derived through the diet
they consume daily. Good nutrition is a basic component of health. The present paper assesses the Nutritional Profile of Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers of Uttar Pradesh.
Methods
Out of total 920 subjects studied, 463 Textile Workers and 457 Non Textile Workers were randomly selected and interviewed for the purpose of study; Tools used were three days home visits and group meetings. Anthropometric measurements taken were height and weight. Dietary data was collected using standardized cups methods.
Results
The findings depict that most of the Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers were basically non-vegetarian and majority of the Textile Workers and their families mostly missed regular pattern of three meals a day. Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) was found to be more prevalent in Textile Workers as compared to Non Textile Workers but the prevalence of over weight/obesity was seen more in Non Textile Workers.
Conclusions
The nutritional status of the Textile Workers and their families was not an excellent one.
Key Words
Textile Workers, Non-Textile Workers, Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), Nutritional Status.
Ajeet Jaiswal
Asst. Professor, Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 605 014
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. July - December, 2011, Vol. 2, No. 2
Abstract
Background
Man needs a wide range of nutrients to lead a healthy and active life and these are derived through the diet
they consume daily. Good nutrition is a basic component of health. The present paper assesses the Nutritional Profile of Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers of Uttar Pradesh.
Methods
Out of total 920 subjects studied, 463 Textile Workers and 457 Non Textile Workers were randomly selected and interviewed for the purpose of study; Tools used were three days home visits and group meetings. Anthropometric measurements taken were height and weight. Dietary data was collected using standardized cups methods.
Results
The findings depict that most of the Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers were basically non-vegetarian and majority of the Textile Workers and their families mostly missed regular pattern of three meals a day. Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) was found to be more prevalent in Textile Workers as compared to Non Textile Workers but the prevalence of over weight/obesity was seen more in Non Textile Workers.
Conclusions
The nutritional status of the Textile Workers and their families was not an excellent one.
Key Words
Textile Workers, Non-Textile Workers, Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), Nutritional Status.
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