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Evaluating The Nutritional And Growth Indicators Among Rural School-Aged Children Through Anthropometric Measurements

Author(s) Dr. Shanta Badaik
Country India
Abstract Malnutrition among school-aged children in rural areas remains a persistent public health challenge in rural areas of Jharkhand in India. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the nutritional and growth indicators of rural school-aged children using anthropometric measurements of the rural children from Jharkhand. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among children aged 6 to 12 years from selected rural schools of Simdega district in Jharkhand. Height of the subjects was measured with the stadiometer. Body mass was assessed by using the portable weighing machine. Mid upper circumference was taken with the flexible steel tape. Skin fold thickness es were measured with the help of Herpenden skin fold calipers. Results: The results revealed that the sample group have significantly lower Triceps skinfold thickness and MUAC values and significant prevalence of undernutrition and growth retardation among children. The linear regression of weight (dependent variable) on height (independent variable) showed statistical significance at age 6 (F = 4.62, p = 0.041) and a highly significant relationship at age 9 (F = 26.61, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that during these specific age periods, height was a strong predictor of weight. At other ages, however, the relationship was not statistically significant (p > 0.05), particularly at age 11 (F = 0.03, p = 0.861), where the relationship was negligible. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the need for targeted nutritional interventions and regular growth monitoring to improve the overall health status of rural school children.
Keywords School children, Body Mass Index, Malnutrition, Rural area, Anthropometric measurements
Field Sociology > Home Science
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51907
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9t2fr

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