Assessment of physical growth and nutritional status of school children of Fatehpur district (U.P.)
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The present study entitled ‘‘Assessment of Physical growth and nutritional
status of school children of fatehpur district (U.P.)’’ was conducted to collect
information regarding nutritional status of the school children(6-12years) of rural
primary school namely Prathmic Vidalaya Amauli, Prathmic Vidalaya Behta
Khurda and Prathmic Vidalaya Jajmoiya. Total 120 school children were selected
for the study. Random sampling was used for identification of schools. 40 students
from Amauli village, 35 students from Behta khurd, 45 students from Jajmoiya. A
self-structured interview schedule was developed and information regarding general
information which include name, age, sex, religion, cast, family type, Income of the
family etc. was collected. The clinical sign & symptoms examination was carried out
for prevalence of macro and micro nutrients deficiencies. Anthropometric
measurements i.e. body weight, height, and mid upper arm circumference were
measured. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as weight/height² to assess chronic
energy deficiency. Out of the total students 84.8 per cent were Hindu whereas 15.2
per cent were Muslims. The result of the study showed that the mean Weight, Height,
Mid Upper Arm Circumference and Body Mass Index of children increased with age.
The average height and weight of the children was less than the NCHS standard. Data
showed that girls were better than boys in case of height, weight, BMI, MUAC. Total
per cent boys and per cent girls were found to be severe malnourished. The
consumptions of green leafy vegetables and fruits was found to be less among school
children. Personal hygiene assessment was good in boys than that of girls.