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A study on Dietary control of working women after menopause in Ganjam District of Odisha

Author(s) Ms. Mousmi Panad, Ms. Jyotrirmayi Rath
Country India
Abstract Food is an integral part in every stages of life, and diet indicates the appropriate food habit for a particular health condition. Humans, especially women whose life is embedded in many responsibilities, often skip attention to the right kind of food. The women in the working class, who has reached their menopause (end of the menstrual cycle), suffer even with an additional difficulties as during the phase a lot of hormonal changes occur, imparting many health complications like sleeplessness, mood swings, fatigue, etc. A study was carried out in Ganjam District of Odisha with 150 working women who had attended menopause. A survey was undertaken using a structured questionnaire to understand general characteristics of working women after menopause, their dietary habits, health and lifestyle, and challenges faced by the women folks. The study identifies that 56% of women suffer from hot flashes, 50% suffer from sleep disturbances, and 60% suffer from weight gain. Also it was observed that many working women had irregular meals and low calcium and protein intake. Due to irregular meals and lack of awareness, they suffer in many ways. Irregular working hours, stress, lack of time for meal planning, and family food preferences were found to be major barriers in the right kind of eating . In this study, the overall observations was that poor dietary habit are linked with increased menopausal symptoms and health issues. Practical implementation of healthy dietary practices was found to be low, while awareness levels was moderate. The findings suggest that a balanced diet, regular meal timing, reduced intake of processed food, family and social support, and physical activity can improve the dietary habits and health of the study population. Additionally, the study highlights the need for awareness programs that focus on dietary management for working postmenopausal women. Better dietary planning and time management strategies can also help in improving the nutritional status of the study group. Considering the dual burden of work and menopause-related challenges, support from family, workplace, and society plays a key role in managing health and well-being. With appropriate intervention and education, working women can be guided towards healthier lifestyles post-menopause. This study aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked dietary needs of the working women in postmenopausal phase and emphasizes the importance of structured support systems to promote better health outcomes.
Keywords Diet, nutrition, working women, menopause, health, lifestyle
Field Sociology > Home Science
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63497
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