Macro nutrients intake of taxi drivers in Kanpur city

Abstract

This study examines the macro nutrient intake of taxi drivers in Kanpur city. Data was collected from the 100 taxi drivers, who lived in different area of Kanpur city by using purposive and random sampling. A self- organized questionnaire was used to get the necessary information from the taxi drivers. 24-hours dietary recall method was used to examines nutrients intake and health of taxi drivers. The findings of study on nutrients intake revealed significant deficiencies and some increased as compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). The mean intake of carbohydrate and fat were found to be increased in diet but consumption of energy, protein, were found to be deficient as compared to RDA.