HABITUAL DIET AND INCIDENCE OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISORDERS AMONG RURAL WOMEN – A COMPARATIVE STUDY
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18-07-14
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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.
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biological phenomena, diseases, fats, animal husbandry, nutrient intake, manpower, vitamins, fruits, nutrients, meat