Assessment of Food & Nutrient Intake among Preschool Children of Kanpur City
Abstract
Childhood nutrition has a significant influence on health and development throughout life. The present study was conducted on preschool children of 1 to 6 years of age to assess their nutritional profile. 100 Subjects were selected randomly from Kanpur city, Uttar Pradesh (India) and divided into 2 groups viz. 1-3 years and 4-6years. The information regarding general profile and food intake were recorded. It was observed that cereals and pulses, a staple food was mostly consumed by children. Inadequate fat intake (4.84%) was observed in 1-3years children whereas higher intake of fat (18.12%) in 4-6years children. The results indicated that diet of preschool children were inadequate, residing in Kanpur city.
Keywords
Food intake; Nutrient intake; Preschool children
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