Dietary Intake of Low and Normal Birth Weight Children Aged 8-14 Years from Underprivileged Areas of Delhi-NCR: A Comparative Study
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Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics University of Delhi, New Delhi ,IN
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Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics University of Delhi, New Delhi ,INAnku Malik
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Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics University of Delhi, New Delhi ,INSana Ahmed
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Delhi School of Public Health, Institution of Eminence, University of Delhi, Delhi and TSB-Centre, Ashoka University, Haryana ,INGeeta Trilok-Kumar
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Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics University of Delhi, New Delhi ,INRenuka Pathak
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Department of Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Institute of Home Economics University of Delhi, New Delhi ,INShipra Gupta
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https://doi.org/10.21048/IJND.2024.61.1.34618Keywords:
Children, diet, food, India, low birth weight, nutrition.Abstract
Low Birth Weight (LBW) children are at an increased risk of chronic diseases in later life. Evidence regarding their food and nutrient intake is sparse. This cross-sectional study evaluated the dietary consumption of at-risk full term LBW children currently aged 8-14 years living in underprivileged regions of Delhi-NCR compared to full-term Normal Birth Weight (NBW) children. Dietary data of 215 LBW and 38 NBW children was gathered using a two-day twenty-four hour recall method. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) was used to assess childrens’ nutritional intake. Mann Whitney test and Chi square test were used to compare the food consumption data between the two groups. More than 80% children from both the groups derived 30% of day’s energy from fats, exposing them to a higher risk of chronic diseases. Significantly higher proportion of NBW children as compared to LBW children (p<0.05) had an adequate intake of micronutrients like thiamine, folate and iron. The consumption of green leafy vegetables was significantly higher among NBW children (p<0.05). Since early years are essential for establishing and developing eating habits and dietary patterns, it is imperative to be extra cautious while handling the diets of LBW children. Thus, timely intervention through counselling for improved diet and physical activity is critical in preventing and inhibiting the development of obesity and non-communicable diseases in LBW children later in life.
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