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Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of Undergraduate Students from Well to Do Families in Hyderabad City, India

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Abstract: Objectives: This study is undertaken to assess the nutritional status of young adults in urban area of Hyderabad, India. Nutritional intake and dietary adequacy of essential nutrients among the undergraduate students from well to do families were also assessed. Methodology: involved anthropometric measurements (Height, weight, BMI and waist to hip ratio) of 61 young women belonging to well to do families were taken. A preset questionnaire was also given to all participants to know about family & educational background, dietary habits and preferences. 24- hour dietary recall taken to get information related to nutrient adequacy in the diet of the participants. Discussion and results: Result from anthropometric data collected indicated only 55% participants were having normal weight for age, whereas 28.57% and 1.5 % students were identified with I degree and II degree of undernourishment respectively. On the other hand, 14.4 % students were falling under the category of overweight. Dietary intake levels of milk, meat and vegetables were also found to be lower than the RDA. Conclusion: Students should be educated to make fine choices when it comes to food selection and incorporation in diet. Idea of inclusion of healthy nutrient dense food should be encouraged right from school age.  

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anthropometry, nutritional assessment, RDA, malnutrition, dietary adequacy

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"Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of Undergraduate Students from Well to Do Families in Hyderabad City, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no.150-155, April-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004022.pdf

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"Assessment of Nutritional Status and Dietary Habits of Undergraduate Students from Well to Do Families in Hyderabad City, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no. pp150-155, April-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004022.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR2004022
Registration ID: 230273
Published In: Volume 7 | Issue 4 | Year April-2020
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Page No: 150-155
Country: hyderabad, Telangana, India .
Area: Science
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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