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A Comparative Study on the Nutritional Status of Females Belonging to Two Different Socio-economic Groups

Badrun Nahar
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sultana Sayeed
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salamatullah Quazi
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Body weight, diet intake, and blood biochemical parameters were compared between subjects belonging from two different socio-economic groups. Although the mean age was less. both height and body weight of the females belonging to low socio- economic group (workers of a garment factory) were lower than those females from high socio- economic group (resident students of Dhaka University). Average Daily intakes of calorie and protein were found 1640 kcal and 52.7g in the high socio-economic group. They were 1561 kcal and 46.6g in the case of subjects belonging to low socio- economic group. Mean blood hemoglobin levels were 13.34g/dl and 11.97/dl in high and low socio- economic groups, respectively. Similarly, serum total protein and albumin levels were also higher in the former group than the later, but the values for both groups were within the normal range. Serum mean calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium levels did not differ between the two groups studied. According to the present recommendation for daily calorie intake both groups diet is grossly inadequate in calories. But on the basis of height for weight, and energy requirement calculated according to 33 kcl/kg body weight/day for moderately active women, both the groups are not deficient in daily calorie intake. However, females belonging to high socio-economic group having better nutritional status than that of females belonging to low socio-economic group.

Keywords: Comparative study, Nutritional status, Females, Socio-economic groups

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Performance

Objectives:

The objective of the study was to collect those information from females residing in Dhaka University Halls and compare with those working in a garment factory at Dhaka.

Methodology:

All apparently normal resident girl students of Dhaka University belonging to high socio-economtc group and non-pregnant non- lactating (NPNL) women working in a garment factory belonging to the low socio-economic group were offered an opportunity to participate in the present study. Forty seven girl students and 52 female garment workers voluntarily agreed to join in this study. The resident girl students were selected in such a way that they reside in the hall for at least one year. A standard questionnaire was developed in which information on name, level of education, money expend for food per month, age, height, body weight, daily food intake etc. were collected by direct interview. Dietary history was obtained by recall method. Height and body weight were measured using DETECTO-MEDIC weighing scale in which a height scale was also attached. Daily intakes of calorie and protein were calculated by using food exchange list. Blood was drawn from vein for the analysis of hemoglobin, total proteins, albumin, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Blood hemoglobin was measured by total hemoglobin test kit (Sigma Diagnostics, Catalog No. 525-2) according to the method of Green and Teal, Serum total protein was determined by a commercially available kit (Test-Combination Total Protein, Boehringer Mannheim, West Germany) by the method of Weichsel- baum. Serum albumin was assayed by Albumin kit (bio Merteux, France) according to the method of Doumas. Serum calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Pye Untcam, fitted with single element hollow cathod lamp, a three slit burner and air-acetylene flame). After proper dilution with demineralized water sample was directly aspirated into the flame. Standards obtained from Sigma Chemicals were run simultaneously. All glass apparatus used for the purpose of mineral analysis were of metal free.

Source of Information: Bangladesh j. Nutr. Vol. 3, No.1 & 2, Dcc.1989-June 1990

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Females belonging to high socio-economic group having better nutritional status than that of females belonging to low socio-economic group.

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