Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Seema Jangra, Dr. Sunita Kumari and Dr. Gitanjali Chaudhary

Abstract:
Nutrients are transferred from maternal stores, due to which lactating women are more susceptible to nutrient deficiency. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status of lactating women (0-2 years) of flood- affected zone in Samastipur district of Bihar. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic profile, economic status, clinical assessment and dietary pattern. The data on dietary intake was taken by 24 hour recall method. The demographic profile indicated Most of the subjects were in the age group of 21-25 years, the highest level of education was upto matric and almost all women were homemaker. Mean height, weight and BMI of the subjects (Table 2) were 152.85±2.54 cm, 40.15±2.76 kg, and 17.18±0.97 kg/m² respectively. The mean daily intake (Table 5) of energy, protein, carbohydrates, ẞ-carotene, vitamin C, calcium and iron with adequacy of RDA was 1351.35±161.57 kcal (50%), 37.12±3.77 g (53%), 252.50±58.36 g (54%), 1087.54±1816.17 µg (19%), 34.76±6.09 mg (30%), 374±131.28 mg (31%) and 11.56±2.12 mg (50%), respectively. On analysis, women having 3 meals in a day and their dietary intake of all nutrients was less as per the recommended dietary allowances. It was concluded that they were not having proper food to maintain their health and nutritional status.