European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background & Method: The aim of this study is to find the nutritional status of adolescent school girls of Indore City by anthropometry. After taking permission from the Principal of the school, consent form was distributed to the girls to take consent from the parents. Then, a self-formulated questionnaire was administered to those students whose parents gave consent for this study.
 
Result: Mean calorie intake ranges from 69% to 93% of RDA. All the girls were consuming inadequate amount of calories.  Maximum 93% of RDA was seen in 16-18 years age group, and least intake, 69%, was seen in 13-15 years age group. Mean protein intake ranges from 72.3% to 82.5% of RDA. All the girls were consuming inadequate amount of proteins. Maximum 82.5% of RDA was seen in 16-18 years age group, and least intake, 72.3%, was seen in 13-15 years age group.
 
Conclusion: Mothers should be educated regarding importance of nutrition. All the girls were consuming inadequate amount of calories. All the girls were consuming inadequate amount of proteins. 50% of the families had 3-5 family members, 6-8 members in their family. 9% of the families had 9 - 11 members in their families and only 3 % of the families had more than 11 members in their family.