IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Bhavana Chauhan; Divita Bhatt; Gayatree Jadeja

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

DIETARY AND NONDIETARY FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH STATUS OF PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN

Bhavana Chauhan, Divita Bhatt, Gayatree Jadeja

Abstract :

The study was planned to find out the general health status of preschoolers according to dietary and non–dietary factors. Total 245 children were observed for various parameters. Amongst them 141 were boys and 104 were girls ranging from 2.5 to 4 years. Food pattern and physical activities were mainly observed using a pre formed and pre tested questionnaire. The study showed that overall health status of these preschoolers was satisfactory according to dietary and non–dietary factors. Physical activities and food habits were found healthy. Some factors were found where the results seemed to be towards alarming side, but with necessary precautionary actions and awareness creation among children and parents, they can be worked out to get better outcomes. Based on study and results it is evident that in middle income socio economic group preschoolers are normally having habits and lifestyle, such that the overall health status is maintained properly and is not leading towards severe mal nutrition. Only few inputs and awareness can just add on to betterment of the health among preschoolers of this particular section.