TY  - BOOK
AU  - Aneena E R 
AU  - Usha V (Guide)
TI  - Nutritional profile of preschool children of fisherman
U1  - 640 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Vellanikkara
PB  - Department of Home Science, College of Horticulture
N2  - 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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