Nutritional Deficiencies of Adolescent Boys and Girls of Kashmir Valley (J&K, India)

Scientific Study , 2014 , 21 Pages , Grade: A

Health - Nutritional Science

The present study focused on nutrition deficiencies of adolescent boys and girls. The field sample for the present study was undertaken in six districts of Kashmir valley J&K (viz, Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Pulwama and Baramulla), covering a sample of 1500 adolescents i.e. 750 boys and equal number of girls in the age group of 10-19 years, study in Government Schools. The findings of the study suggests that lifestyle including nutritional habits track from adolescent into adulthood, thereby lead to increased incidence of chronic disease e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. Exposure in childhood and adolescence to adverse life style and faulty food habits such as poor food intake, special meal preferences and patterns and above all sedentary life style may exacerbate this, thus worsening the prognosis. Hence promotion of healthy nutrition habits and physically active life style during adolescent period is a critical public health strategy.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• ABSTRACT
• INTRODUCTION
• MATERIAL AND METHODS
• RESULTS
• DISCUSSION
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This study investigates the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among adolescent boys and girls in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The research aims to identify the specific nutritional deficiencies, analyze their impact on the health and well-being of adolescents, and explore the underlying factors contributing to these deficiencies.

• Nutritional Deficiencies in Adolescent Boys and Girls
• Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies on Adolescent Health
• Factors Contributing to Nutritional Deficiencies
• Public Health Implications and Recommendations
• Comparison of Nutritional Status with Previous Studies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of nutrition during adolescence, highlighting the unique nutritional needs of this age group and the potential consequences of inadequate dietary intake. It emphasizes the significance of addressing nutritional deficiencies in adolescents to promote their overall health and well-being.

The "Material and Methods" section details the research methodology employed in the study, including the sample size, sampling procedure, data collection methods, and the specific instruments used to assess nutritional status. The study involved a multi-stage sampling procedure, encompassing six districts of the Kashmir Valley, with a total of 1500 adolescents (750 boys and 750 girls) aged 10-19 years.

The "Results" section presents the findings of the study, focusing on the prevalence of different nutritional deficiencies among adolescent boys and girls. The data is presented in tabular format, highlighting the specific deficiencies observed and their distribution across different age groups. The results are compared with previous studies to provide context and identify any significant trends.

The "Discussion" section analyzes the findings of the study, exploring the potential causes of the observed nutritional deficiencies and their implications for the health and well-being of adolescents. It examines the role of socioeconomic factors, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices in contributing to these deficiencies. The discussion also considers the public health implications of the findings and proposes recommendations for addressing the issue of nutritional deficiencies in adolescents.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include nutritional deficiencies, adolescents, boys, girls, Kashmir Valley, India, anemia, vitamin A deficiency, iron deficiency, public health, dietary habits, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, health implications, and recommendations.

• College: The University of Kashmir
• Grade: A
• Author: Nilofar Khan Roshina Bashir (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V278341
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656717539
• ISBN (Book): 9783656717522
• Language: English
• Tags: nutritional, deficiencies, adolescent, boys, girls, kashmir, valley, india