International Research journal of Management Sociology & Humanities
( ISSN 2277 - 9809 (online) ISSN 2348 - 9359 (Print) ) New DOI : 10.32804/IRJMSH
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NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF RURAL WORKING WOMEN
1 Author(s): ARCHANA M. BHOYAR
Vol - 6, Issue- 7 , Page(s) : 314 - 319 (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH
Women is the center figure for the health & welfare of the family. In the present study a total of 90 rural women were selected by stratified random technique, equal distribution existed between working groups i.e.30 women in age group >35-40, >40-45 and >45-50 years respectively. The nutritional status was assessed with the help of anthropometry, BMI, food intake by one day dietary recall methodandthe hematological assessment was carried out to find out the prevalence of anaemia among the selected groups. Anthropometry measurement showed that the range of Height (cm) 149to150, Weight (Kg) 42-43, MAC 20-22 and BMI 18-19.Food intakes pattern revealed that they consumed less amount of foods than the balanced diet except for pulses in high age group recorded 64 gm , roots & tubers and other vegetables consumption is more in young group 77 gm and 80 gm respectively and fats & oils consumption reported more in age group >35-40 years &>40-45 years ranging 50 to 51gm. Significant difference noted only for roots & tubersThe nutrient intake registered deficit in the consumption of energy, protein and iron ranging 1241 to 1668.2 (Kcal); 30.8 to 48.4(gm); 12 to 17 (m.6g) respectively whereas fat, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C were recorded more than the recommended dietary allowances. Significant difference noted only for protein and iron. Blood profiles showed range of PCV 39.60 to 49%; Hb8.40 to 9 gm; RBC 4.60 to 4.70 m/mm3; MCV 84.71 to 104.60fl, MCH 18.26 to 19.42pg and MCHC 19.96 to 20.34 respectively. On the bases of degree of anemia showed that the prevalence of anaemia observed and majority women suffered with moderate anaemia.