• Syeda Suriya Kouser
• Mala Gurappa

Ramadan is the 9th moth of the Muslim Islamic lunar calendar and is one of the sacred times for Muslims. It is a month of 29-30 days during which Muslims are obliged to fast from dawn to dusk across the world, consuming 1 meal before sunrise (‘Suhoor’ or ‘Sehri’) and another after the sunset (‘Iftar’). The study titled “Comparison of Nutritional Status and Body Composition Pre-Ramadan and Post-Ramadan” was conducted in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It involved a total of 100 samples who fasted 21-30 days comprising of 50 males and 50 females from Al-Ameen Institute and Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College. The aims to assess whether there is change in the Nutritional Status and Body Composition Pre and Post Ramadan and to educate on eating right during the month of Ramadan. The study took place for the span of 2 months from 5th March 2024 to 19th April 2024, involving self-developed questionnaire comprising of demographic details, anthropometric measurements, Body Composition parameters, food frequency questionnaire, 24-hour recall and KAP questionnaire (Knowledge Attitude Practices), the data was collected in 2 sessions, respectively. Bio-electrical Impedance analyzer was used to determine the Body Composition parameters such as Body Fat percentage, Visceral Fat percentage, and Muscle Mass. The 1st session of data collection was done 1 week before the Ramadan and the 2nd session conducted 1 week after the Ramadan through physical and online surveys and tips were suggested along with Education material (Pamphlet) to the subjects. The collected data was then computed in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and results were obtained through statistical analysis. The findings reveal that there were significant changes in the Nutritional Status and Body Composition Pre and Post Ramadan with increase in Muscle Mass, and decrease in Body Fat. .Waist to Hip ratio was also found to be reduced. Clinical observations had and impact as the skin colour and inner lining of eyes had improved Post-Ramadan. Fluid consumption was increased, smoking cessation was seen at high rates and dietary habits were also seen to be improved as Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Pulses, Dairy & its Products and nuts & seeds consumption was seen to be improved. The Nutritional Status was found to be improved with increased Energy, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate consumption with minimal physical activity. In conclusion, this study emphasizes on Intermittent fasting to be a helpful factor for improving the Nutritional Status and positive Body Composition.

Muslim, Pre-Ramadan, Post-Ramadan, Nutritional Status, Body Composition, dietary patterns, Intermittent Fasting.

"Comparison of Nutritional Status and Body Composition Pre and Post Ramadan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.f311-f315, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408642.pdf

"Comparison of Nutritional Status and Body Composition Pre and Post Ramadan", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppf311-f315, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408642.pdf