A Study on Nutritional Profile of Textile Workers and Non Textile Workers of Uttar Pradesh

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

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.

Keywords

Textile Workers, Non-Textile Workers, Chronic Energy
Deficiency (CED), Nutritional Status.