PATTERN OF BMI IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN FROM RURAL AREA

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R. V. D. Y. R. K. Alka Dilip Gore, Girish Bhimrao Dhumale, “PATTERN OF BMI IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN FROM RURAL AREA”, ijmhs, vol. 3, no. 3, Oct. 2013.
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Abstract

Background: Though adolescent under nutrition still remains a major health problem in rural areas of India, overweight is also alarmingly increasing.
Objective: To study pattern of BMI of school children in association with socio-demographic factors, food habits and physical activity.
Methodology: Study type: cross-sectional, Study setting: Schools from rural area, Study subject: Early Adolescent School Children. Inclusion criteria: children in the age group of 10-16yrs from 5-10 std. Sample size: 1275 students. Study period: July-NOV 2011. Study tools: Self designed, pretested Questionnaire, weighing scale, non-stretchable measuring tape. Statistical analysis: Chi-Square test, Mean and SD. and ANOVA
Results: 1275 students were included in the study. The prevalence of underweight and overweight among the students is 23.1% and 6.5% respectively. There is significant association of underweight (< 5th percentile BMI) in male students (27.6%), having lower literacy of parents (39%) . The prevalence of overweight (13.8%) seen in children who use more computer, television and video games. Also those children who consume bakery products (9.8%), kurkure (9%) and non-vegetarian diet (10%) are more prone for overweight.
Conclusion: Increase consumption of dry snacks, bakery products and non-vegetarian diet along with reduced physical activity affects BMI and hamper nutritional status

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