A Comparative Study of the Nutrient Intake by Anaemic and Non Anaemic Adolescent Girls (16-18 years)

Authors

  • Pearl D’ Souza Principal, Sophia Girls’ College (Autonomous), Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India
  • Gulraj Kalsi Kohli Retired Professor and Head, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, M.D.S University, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Nutrient Intake, Adolescent, Girls, Anaemic, Non-Anaemic

Abstract

Malnutrition is an ever growing health problem  recognised in the present adolescents today. The  present study was undertaken to assess the  nutrient intake of Adolescent girls (16-18 years)  in Ajmer city and to make a comparative study of  the Anaemic and Non Anaemic subjects. Anthropometric measures, biochemical  investigation to assess the Haemoglobin levels in  the subjects and dietary survey through 24 hour  recall method for three consecutive days were  measured from 250 subjects by using standard  techniques. On an average the subjects of  anaemic groups consumed significantly less (P  <0.01) Energy, Protein, Iron, Vitamin A, Folic  acid, Niacin, Ascorbic acid and Fibre. The non  anaemic group had their nutrient intakes which  were less than the Recommended Dietary  Allowances (RDA), but the intakes of almost all  the nutrients were even lesser in the anaemic  group than the ones in the Non Anaemic group.  The prevalence of anaemia in the girls of  adolescent age group might be related to dietary  deficiencies and perhaps poor dietary patterns.  The present study undertaken indicated that  those subjects who had deficient nutrient intake  in their diet would have a higher risk of anaemia  as compared to normal or overweight subjects. 

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Published

2020-06-16

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Vol. 39 No. 1 (2020): Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Zoology (Jan-Jun) 2020

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A Comparative Study of the Nutrient Intake by Anaemic and Non Anaemic Adolescent Girls (16-18 years) . (2020). Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology , 39(1), 152–159. https://doi.org/10.48165/