NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL STUDENTS
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research - Year 2010, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine nutrient intake and food consumption patterns among medical students at Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Medical College Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, INDIA. This study was carried out in year 2009, a total of 270 first, second and third-year medical students (166 male, 104 female) aged 20±2 year were the participants. Students completed a questionnaire on dietary intake and anthropometric measurements were performed. The findings were analyzed and statistical relationships were determined by using chi-square test. The recommended caloric intake was recorded only in 39.15% boys and 27.88 % girls. Daily intake of non-veg diet and cold drinks were more in boys compared to girls and difference is statistically significant (p < 0.05).The percentage of recommended caloric intake in exercise doer girls was more and which was statistically significant ( p < 0.05).
Authors and Affiliations
S. B. Salve, R. K. Dase, S. M. Mahajan, S. A. Adchitre, V. B. Yadav
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