Nutritional profile and mental functions of preschool children belonging to agricultural labourer families in Thrissur district
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1996
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Department of Home Science, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara
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A Study was conducted among the preschool children belonging to agricultural labourer families in Thrissur district, to find out their nutritional profile and to analyse the association if any, between nutritional profile and mental functions of these children.
The socio economic details inferred through the survey were found to be satisfactory. Nuclear families with better housing facilities and good educational level was the striking feature observed. Immunization and other health care facilities were better utilized by the families.
Food consumption survey results revealed a dietary pattern of vegetables, pulses, coconut and coconut oil. The inclusion of green leafy vegetables and fruits by the families was found to be negligible. Dietary profile of preschool children revealed that the food groups and nutrient intakes were below the RDA levels.
Prevalence of malnutrition as revealed by anthropometric survey indicated that most of the children were normal. But prevalence of grade I and grade II malnutrition was observed in some children.
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