Macro-nutrients intake of anganwadi children in Ayodhya district

Abstract

The current study examines the quality of life and nutrient intake of Anganwadi children, with a focus on nutritional status of anganwadi children.100 anganwadi children, aged between 3 to 4 and 4 and 6years, who lived in the Milkipur Block in the Ayodhya district made up the sample. Purposive data collection was conducted in the Milkipur Block of Ayodhya district, along with visits to some anganwadi children's homes. A survey that was self-organized was created to get the necessary data from children that reside in anganwadi centre. The 24- hour dietary recall method was used to examine the nutrients intake of results. The study on anganwadi children's nutritional intake revealed significant deficiencies and some increases as compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). Energy intake for both age groups (up to 3 years and 4-6 years) is deficient. Carbohydrate and protein intake, however, exceeded RDA in both groups. Fat intake show significant deficits in both age groups,. RDA indicated that the nutrients intake of anganwadi children was inadequate as compared to RDA. Most of anganwadi children's 1015 K Cal energyb, 14.9 gm of protein, 22.3 gm of fat was found to be lower than suggested dietary limits. All nutrients, with the exception of protein and fat were consumed at quantities above the recommended daily Allowances but energy intake was determined to be insufficient.