Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India
A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 603 children ages 5 and under and 500 of their mothers from 510 households to examine the prevalence of undernutrition and chronic diseases among the Khasis of North-East India. Anthropometric measurements including Mid-Upper Arm Circumfer...
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| author | Chyne, D.A.L. Meshram, I.I. Rajendran, A. Kodali, V. Getti, N. Roy, P. Kuhnlein, H.V. Longvah, T. |
| author_browse | Chyne, D.A.L. Getti, N. Kodali, V. Kuhnlein, H.V. Longvah, T. Meshram, I.I. Rajendran, A. Roy, P. |
| author_facet | Chyne, D.A.L. Meshram, I.I. Rajendran, A. Kodali, V. Getti, N. Roy, P. Kuhnlein, H.V. Longvah, T. |
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| description | A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 603 children ages 5 and under and 500 of their mothers from 510 households to examine the prevalence of undernutrition and chronic diseases among the Khasis of North-East India. Anthropometric measurements including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference, height, and weight were taken. Dry blood spots to estimate haemoglobin and vitamin A were collected from children and women separately by finger prick. Mothers provided data about household socio-demographic particulars and infant and young child feeding practices. The prevalence in children of underweight was 31%, stunting was 57%, and wasting was 10%. Undernutrition was higher among boys as compared to girls. Nutrient intakes were below recommended levels. The prevalence of anaemia among children ages 1 to 5 years old was 68%, and vitamin A deficiency was 59%, and they were 83% and 48%, respectively, among women. Hypertension was observed in 15% of women, whereas diabetes was less than 1%. Only about 20% of households were food secure, and this was associated with parental literacy, per capita income, and family size. Undernutrition was unacceptably high among the Khasis despite rich food biodiversity. Proper implementation of nutritional intervention programs such as Integrated Child Development Services, Mid Day Meal, and the Public Distribution System will improve the nutrient intake and nutritional status of the population. Additionally, preservation of forest lands and products paired with judicious use of the rich food biodiversity available will promote dietary diversity and ultimately better nutrition and health. |
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| spelling | CGSpace909642025-11-12T05:42:02Z Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India Chyne, D.A.L. Meshram, I.I. Rajendran, A. Kodali, V. Getti, N. Roy, P. Kuhnlein, H.V. Longvah, T. biodiversity food security nutritional status children women A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 603 children ages 5 and under and 500 of their mothers from 510 households to examine the prevalence of undernutrition and chronic diseases among the Khasis of North-East India. Anthropometric measurements including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference, height, and weight were taken. Dry blood spots to estimate haemoglobin and vitamin A were collected from children and women separately by finger prick. Mothers provided data about household socio-demographic particulars and infant and young child feeding practices. The prevalence in children of underweight was 31%, stunting was 57%, and wasting was 10%. Undernutrition was higher among boys as compared to girls. Nutrient intakes were below recommended levels. The prevalence of anaemia among children ages 1 to 5 years old was 68%, and vitamin A deficiency was 59%, and they were 83% and 48%, respectively, among women. Hypertension was observed in 15% of women, whereas diabetes was less than 1%. Only about 20% of households were food secure, and this was associated with parental literacy, per capita income, and family size. Undernutrition was unacceptably high among the Khasis despite rich food biodiversity. Proper implementation of nutritional intervention programs such as Integrated Child Development Services, Mid Day Meal, and the Public Distribution System will improve the nutrient intake and nutritional status of the population. Additionally, preservation of forest lands and products paired with judicious use of the rich food biodiversity available will promote dietary diversity and ultimately better nutrition and health. 2017-12 2018-02-13T11:31:29Z 2018-02-13T11:31:29Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90964 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Chyne, D.A.L.; Meshram, I.I.; Rajendran, A.; Kodali, V.; Getti, N.; Roy, P.; Kuhnlein, H.V.; Longvah, T. (2017) Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India. Maternal and Child Nutrition 13(S3):e12557 ISSN: 1740-8695 |
| spellingShingle | biodiversity food security nutritional status children women Chyne, D.A.L. Meshram, I.I. Rajendran, A. Kodali, V. Getti, N. Roy, P. Kuhnlein, H.V. Longvah, T. Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title | Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title_full | Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title_fullStr | Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title_short | Nutritional status, food insecurity, and biodiversity among the Khasi in Meghalaya, North-East India |
| title_sort | nutritional status food insecurity and biodiversity among the khasi in meghalaya north east india |
| topic | biodiversity food security nutritional status children women |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/90964 |
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