Abstract

Introduction: Body requires many different vitamins and minerals that are crucial for physical and mental development of children and also helps in preventing various nutritional deficiency diseases in children.

Method: The study was conducted in anganwadi of ambala, barara and nariangarh tehsils of Haryana. A total of 1268 children visting various anganwadis were analysed for nutritional status by using WHO anthro version 3.0.1.

Results: Underweight was observed in 68.2% out of which 37.5% were moderately and 26.9% were severely underweight. Stunting was observed in 62% of total subjects while wasting was seen in 65.2%. No BMI was observed in 63.5% subjects while risk of overweight and overweight was found in 13% and 4.9% respectively.

Conclusion: The results of this study propose that there is severe nutritional deficiency amongst anganwadi beneficiaries which needs to be addressed at the earliest.Conclusion: The results of this study propose that there is severe nutritional deficiency amongst anganwadi beneficiaries which needs to be addressed at the earliest.

Keywords: Nutritional Deficiencies; Anganwadi Beneficiaries; Basal Metabolic Rate; Underweight

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Citation

Citation: Abhishek Dhindsa., et al. “Nutritional Irregularities Among Anganwadi Beneficiaries of Ambala District, Haryana, India - A Social Issue”.Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.1 (2020): 41-45.

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