A Random Study to Assess Height, Weight and Bmi of Children Attending Anganwadi Centres in Urban Project Sectors of Trivandram District
B. Abhina
Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Trivandrum, Kerala Agriculture University, India.
C. Anitha Chandran
Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Trivandrum, Kerala Agriculture University, India.
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Abstract
Aim: To assess height, weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) of children attending anganwadi centers.
Sample: Ninety children attending the anganwadi centers in the age group of two to six years were studied.
Study Design: A random study was done to assess anthropometric measurements such as height, weight and BMI of children (2-6 years) attending anganwadi centers in the Urban 2 project areas of Trivandrum district, Kerala. Children were selected randomly from sector 1 and sector 4. Data collected were compared with the standard values to find the disparities.
Place of Study: Sectors I and IV in the Urban II project areas of Trivandrum district in Kerala was randomly selected for study.
Methodology: Height, weight and Body Mass Index of 90 children were collected and recorded. Data collected were compared with the standard values to find the deviation among the study population.
Results: 80% of children attending the anganwadi centers were having greater than minimum height standards. Even though majority of children have a body mass index less than 5th percentile indicating the chances of malnutrition.
Conclusion: Children having less than their minimum height and weight requirements requires special attention. Less BMI value indicates the presence of malnutrition and need proper care and attention.
Keywords: Anganwadi children, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), random study.