Authors : Yogita Sanap, Prerna Dhumal and Kalpana Jadaho
Page Nos : 221-224
Description :
Dietary habits and food preferences which affect energy consumption and nutrient intake are generally developed over a period of time and particularly during adolescence. Nutritional status during adolescence plays an important role in human life cycle. The aim of this study was assessment of dietary intake among adolescent girls. By using purposive sampling method 278 adolescent girls of age group 13-15 years were selected from Korchi and Bhamragad blocks of Gadchrioli district. 24 h recall method was used to assess nutrient intake. Nutrient intake was compared with recommended dietary allowances (RDA), Calorie intake of adolescent girls belonging to age group 13, 14 and 15 years was 1301.695.2 Kcal/d, 1299.695.4 Kcal/d and 1299.592.0 Kcal/d, respectively. Carbohydrate consumption of adolescent girls belonging to age group 13, 14 and 15 years was 193.319.9 g/d, 193.619.9 g/d and 193.219.5 g/d, respectively. Protein consumption of girls belonging to age group 13, 14 and 15 years was 40.94.8 g/d, 40.14.9 g/d and 40.54.8g/d, respectively. Adolescent girl belonging to age group 13 year, 14 year and 15 year was significantly (P<0.05) less than recommended daily allowance of Fat. Calcium intake of girls belonging to age group 13, 14 and 15years was 332.250.0 mg/d, 329.249.4 mg/d and 332.849.5 mg/d respectively, average iron intake of girls belonging to age group 13, 14 and 15 years was 14.11.0 mg/d, 14.51.0 mg/d and 14.12.3 mg/d respectively. Findings of our study showed that nutrient deficit is a major problem among adolescent girls.
Keywords: Nutritional status, dietary intake, adolescent girls.
