Nutritional Status of the Bhumija of Baleswar, Orissa

The present study is an attempt to find out the prevalence of under nutrition among the Bhumija of Baleswar. The study was undertaken to determine the anthropometrie profile and the prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI). Anthropometrie measurements including h...

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Published in:Indian anthropologist 2010-01, Vol.40 (1), p.55-70
Main Authors: Goswami, Monali, Dash, Bijayalaxmi, Dash, N.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Anthropometric measurements
Body mass index
Energy deficiencies
Female fertility
Nutrition
Nutritional status
Population characteristics
Public health
Socioeconomics
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Summary:The present study is an attempt to find out the prevalence of under nutrition among the Bhumija of Baleswar. The study was undertaken to determine the anthropometrie profile and the prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI). Anthropometrie measurements including height and weight were measured using standard protocol. BMI was calculated and utilized as a measure of nutritional status. The extent of under nutrition (BMI
ISSN:0970-0927