A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city

Martina Balat; Jaydip Vidja; Mitesh Patel; Priyank D Algotar

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(10): 2089-2093

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city

Martina Balat, Jaydip Vidja, Mitesh Patel, Priyank D Algotar.

Abstract
Background: The dual burden of adolescent malnutrition refers to the double burden of under- and over-nutrition coinciding within a population, leading to adverse health conditions.

Aim and Objectives: To determine the magnitude and lifestyle determinants of malnutrition among school-going adolescents.

Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 264 adolescents (10–19 years) were randomly selected from four higher secondary schools in Ahmedabad city from September 2017 to October 2017. The interview was done using the pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire in the local language (Gujarati). Weight (kg) and height (cm) were taken. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as per the formula BMI = weight (kg)/height (m2).

Results: In the present study, 34 (12.9%) were overweight, and 67 (25.4%) were underweight. The prevalence of overweight was higher among females (16.5%). Life style factors like sleeping time (hours/day), watching TV, using PC and mobile (hours/day), physical activity (min/day), skipping breakfast, fast food consumption, and the number of meals eaten in a day have a significant role in the nutrition of adolescents.

Conclusion: Regular screening of the adolescents should be done, and malnourished adolescents should be treated via a nutrition rehabilitation program at home and school as early as possible.

Key words: Adolescent; Dual Burden of Malnutrition; Underweight

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Balat M, Vidja J, Patel M, Algotar PD. A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(10): 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat M, Vidja J, Patel M, Algotar PD. A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(10): 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat M, Vidja J, Patel M, Algotar PD. A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2023), [cited March 15, 2024]; 13(10): 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat, M., Vidja, . J., Patel, . M. & Algotar, . P. D. (2023) A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (10), 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat, Martina, Jaydip Vidja, Mitesh Patel, and Priyank D Algotar. 2023. A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (10), 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat, Martina, Jaydip Vidja, Mitesh Patel, and Priyank D Algotar. "A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat, Martina, Jaydip Vidja, Mitesh Patel, and Priyank D Algotar. "A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13.10 (2023), 2089-2093. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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Balat, M., Vidja, . J., Patel, . M. & Algotar, . P. D. (2023) A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (10), 2089-2093. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.08383202322982023

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