Nutritional profile of preschool children of fisherman
By: Aneena E R.
Contributor(s): Usha V (Guide).
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BookPublisher: Vellanikkara Department of Home Science, College of Horticulture 2003DDC classification: 640 Online resources: Click here to access online Dissertation note: MSc Abstract: The present study entitled ''Nutritional profile of preschool children of
fishermen community" was conducted among 100 preschool children of 4-5 years
age group in the coastal areas ofThrissur district.
Information regarding the socio economic conditions of the fishermen
community indicated that the majority of them were Hindus. Joint family system
was found in most of the families High educational status was an out standing
feature observed. Poor housing conditions and living facilities were observed in
majority of the households.
Majority of the families earned between Rs.1500-Rs.3000.Food consumption
survey revealed that all of them were habitual non vegetarians and rice and roots and
tubers were the staple foods used. Fish was the most frequently used food item
Foods like green leafy vegetables, vegetables, meat and eggs were rarely included in
the diet. Dietary profile of preschool children indicated that all the food groups were
far below the RDA except for pulses and fish. The nutritional intake was,
satisfactory with respect to protein, thiamine and riboflavin Energy intake was
found to be below 70 percent of RDA. Other nutrients like calcium, vitamin A and
vitamin C were also significantly low. Mild symptoms of vitamin A deficiency as
manifested by pigmentation in the eyes is an important feature observed in clinical
examination. Majority of them had dental carries due to poor oral hygiene.
More than 40 percent of children showed severe height deficit for their age,
which may be due to nutritional, and other environmental factors. However, as per
weight for age classification most of the children were coming under grade I and
grade II malnutrition that had a significant relation with their nutrient intake
showing the prevalence of current malnutrition. Distribution of children based on the
anthropometric indices also revealed the prevalence of moderate malnutrition among
preschool children in this community. The present study reveals that nutritional
status of preschool children of fishermen community is not less than the nutritional
status of preschool children in other rural poor communities of Kerala.
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The present study entitled ''Nutritional profile of preschool children of
fishermen community" was conducted among 100 preschool children of 4-5 years
age group in the coastal areas ofThrissur district.
Information regarding the socio economic conditions of the fishermen
community indicated that the majority of them were Hindus. Joint family system
was found in most of the families High educational status was an out standing
feature observed. Poor housing conditions and living facilities were observed in
majority of the households.
Majority of the families earned between Rs.1500-Rs.3000.Food consumption
survey revealed that all of them were habitual non vegetarians and rice and roots and
tubers were the staple foods used. Fish was the most frequently used food item
Foods like green leafy vegetables, vegetables, meat and eggs were rarely included in
the diet. Dietary profile of preschool children indicated that all the food groups were
far below the RDA except for pulses and fish. The nutritional intake was,
satisfactory with respect to protein, thiamine and riboflavin Energy intake was
found to be below 70 percent of RDA. Other nutrients like calcium, vitamin A and
vitamin C were also significantly low. Mild symptoms of vitamin A deficiency as
manifested by pigmentation in the eyes is an important feature observed in clinical
examination. Majority of them had dental carries due to poor oral hygiene.
More than 40 percent of children showed severe height deficit for their age,
which may be due to nutritional, and other environmental factors. However, as per
weight for age classification most of the children were coming under grade I and
grade II malnutrition that had a significant relation with their nutrient intake
showing the prevalence of current malnutrition. Distribution of children based on the
anthropometric indices also revealed the prevalence of moderate malnutrition among
preschool children in this community. The present study reveals that nutritional
status of preschool children of fishermen community is not less than the nutritional
status of preschool children in other rural poor communities of Kerala.
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