HABITUAL DIET AND INCIDENCE OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISORDERS AMONG RURAL WOMEN – A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Date
18-07-14
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore
Abstract
Variation in culture and dietary habits may be contributing factor for the health of an individual. Thus, the present research on “Habitual diet and incidence of non-communicable disorders among rural women – A comparative study” was under taken. The study was conducted on 200 rural women from Bangalore and Dharwad districts. Information on socio economic background, food habits, consumption pattern of foods, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, morbidity status, incidence of non communicable disorders (NCD’s) and activity pattern was recorded. The result of the research revealed that majority of the subjects were in the age group 40-50 years, married, literates, Hindus, nuclear family and family size of 3-4 members in both the districts. The mean height (154 cm), weight (55.63 Kg), BMI (23.30) and body fat (27.97%) was slightly higher among Bangalore women however, waist hip ratio was higher among Dharwad women. The mean intake of cereals, fats and oils and sugar and jaggery was higher among Bangalore compared to Dharwad. The intake of energy was more among Bangalore women whereas the expenditure was more among Dharwad women. 57 per cent of Bangalore and 51 per cent of Dharwad rural subjects reported to have NCD’s. From the study it can be concluded that dietary pattern, nutritional status, physical activity and vices of the subjects are all contributory factors for NCD’s.
Description
Keywords
biological phenomena, diseases, fats, animal husbandry, nutrient intake, manpower, vitamins, fruits, nutrients, meat
Citation
Collections