Eating disorders and its effect on nutritional status of college girls
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2020
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Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
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Eating disorders and overweight are notable health issues, which are increasing day by day
among young adults. Therefore, extent and type of eating disorders among college girls and
its effect on their nutritional status was evaluated by conducting a study in two phases. In first
phase, sample of 500 college girls in age group of 18-25 years was selected from five colleges
of Ludhiana city, Punjab. Eating disorders were assessed by using Eating Attitude Test (EAT)
questionnaire. In second phase, on the basis of scores (<20 considered as eating disorders and
>20 considered as non-eating disorders) sub sample of 60 subjects with and without eating
disorders (30 each) were selected. Prevalence rate on basis of Eating Attitude test (EAT) scale
was found to be 46 percent with higher mean scores of oral control (15.86±6.29) followed by
dieting (13.17±8.47) , bulimia and food preoccupation (3.86±1.98). Higher percentage of
subjects with eating disorders was found to be overweight and obese. The low level of
physical activity and performances were observed among subjects with eating disorders. A
higher inadequate food intake was observed among subjects with eating disorders as
compared to without eating disorders. The percent adequacy of macro as well as micro
nutrients was found to be lower among subjects with eating disorders. The mean per cent
adequacy of food and nutrient intake of college girls was found to be marginal or poor. A
significantly higher visceral fat rating was recorded among subjects with eating disorders
which showed high risk of various diseases. Higher percentage of college girls with eating
disorders were found to be anemic having low hemoglobin level. This demands formulation
of nutrition and health fitness clubs in colleges to create awareness and practices regarding
diet, exercise and yoga.
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Manpreet Kaur (2020). Eating disorders and its effect on nutritional status of college girls (Unpublished M.Sc. thesis). Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.