What is it about?
A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional profile and nutritional status based on BMI of adult Tharu, a tribal population of Uttarakhand, India
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Why is it important?
Overall, the extent of under-nutrition (BMI < 18.5) was found to be moderately high (22.2%) especially among old aged individuals. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the prevalence of under-nutrition between males (26.2%) and females (18.9%).
Perspectives
It is suggested that some immediate nutritional intervention programmes are needed for implementation among Tharu community of Uttarakhand, especially among old age individuals
Dr. Venugopal N Pulamaghatta
Anthropological Survey of India
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This page is a summary of: Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adults of Tharu Population, Uttarakhand, India, International Journal of Biomedical Research, July 2015, Scholar Science Journals,
DOI: 10.7439/ijbr.v6i7.2218.
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