Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adults of Tharu Population, Uttarakhand, India

[摘要] Objectives- A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional profile and nutritional status based on BMI of adult Tharu a tribal population of Uttarakhand, India.Methods- A total of 176 adult (aged > 18 years) Tharu of four villages of Udham Singh Nagar District, Uttarakhand, India, were studied. Height, weight has been taken as anthropometric measurements and BMI was calculated to ascertain nutritional status.Results- Overall, the extent of undernutrition (BMI < 18.5) was found to be moderately high (22.2%) especially among old aged individuals. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the prevalence of under-nutrition between males (26.2%) and females (18.9%).Conclusion- it is suggested that some immediate nutritional intervention programmes are needed for implementation among Tharu community of Uttarakhand, especially among old age individuals.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Anthropometry;Body Mass Index;Chronic Energy Deficiency;Nutritional Status;Tharu