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Assessment of Nutritional Status of Tribal Children: A Case of Bhumija Munda tribe of Mayurbhanj

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Title Assessment of Nutritional Status of Tribal Children: A Case of Bhumija Munda tribe of Mayurbhanj
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Creator K. Joshi
G. Moharana
J. C. Jeeva
 
Subject Nutritional status, tribe, height for age, BMI, Weight for age scores
 
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—This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shamakhuntha block of Mayurbhanj district in one of the tribal
villages. The objectives were to assess the nutritional status of children belonging to Bhumija Munda tribe. Food consumption pattern of these tribal families was also conducted in participatory
mode. Demographic information were collected from the mother of the children by using structured interview schedule. More than half (62.79%) children had normal weight as per their age. The percentage of underweight in the studied group was found to be 32.56 per cent. Gender diffserence was observed as the incidence of
underweight was more among boys (35%) than girls (30.43%). Suggestions for improvement of nutritional status have been provided.
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Date 2018-11-09T06:48:27Z
2018-11-09T06:48:27Z
2016
 
Type Research Paper
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9911
 
Language English
 
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