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ACCENT JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS ECOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal IMPACT FACTOR: 2.104 (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL) UGC APPROVED NO. 48767, (ISSN NO. 2456-1037)

Vol. 02, Issue 06,June2017 Available Online: www.ajeee.co.in/index.php/AJEEE

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A STUDY ON THE DIETARY PATTERN OF THE WORKING WOMENS IN URBAN AREAS OF VARANASI

Dr. Meera Pal,

Assistant Professor, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj, UP. India

Abstract:- Dietary patterns are, however exposed to socio economic and cultural changes such as globalisation of food markets, urbanisation, and economic growth. Profound changes in societies and in behavioural patterns of community have taken place during the past decades in developing countries, especially in urban areas of developing countrie.

These changes are responsible for the so-called nutrition transition. For the purpose of Study a sample of hundred respondents were selected from the urban area of Prayagraj. For sampling, the random sampling method was used and dietary patterns and nutritional status was assessed by 24 hours recall method. The study include age, social economical and demographical data. The most of respondents belongs to normal body weight about 60% , 83% cases belonged to no disease problem group, the dietary patterns and nutrient intake is proper, 75% have no consumption of meat and 58% have never consume meat at home and 82% didn't take nutrient supplements. This study includes all the factors such as family history, income, education, food frequency and food choice etc. Female covers around 50% population of the world, so their health is important subject for research in nutrition and Health Sciences.

1. INTRODUCTION

It is difficult to describe the nutritional effects to single dietary components.

Dietary patterns are, however exposed to socio- economic and cultural changes such as globalisation of food markets organisations, urbanisation and economic growth. Profound changes in societies and in behaviour patterns of communities have taken place during the past decades in developing countries. North Korea researchers have found to overall increase in women's blood pressure to go along with their increased pressure in the workplace. In fact professional women enjoy lower blood pressure than women who stay at home. Iqbal et. Al., (2004) studies the presence of anxiety in working and non working women with reference to their education coma family system and the number of their children. A sample of 50 working women and 50 non working women was taken. Both groups were matched on their age, education, occupation and socio-economic background. Taylor manifest anxiety scale was administered on all women to assess their anxiety. They were also interviewed to record their demographic information. Anxiety was observed in 57%

of sample women, 74% off of non-working women and 36% of working women had anxiety. Statistical significant association between anxiety in women, education and number of their children were found. No

significant association was observed between women anxiety and their family system. It was concluded that all non working women should be supported morally and socially to spare some time for their entertainment and pleasurable activities outside homes to distract the monotony of routine work. This study was conducted in Prayagraj district to understand the correlation between diet therapy lifestyle modifications .out of 30 subject, 18 males and 12 females were selected for the purpose for this study.

Their anthropometric, biochemical and nutritional assessment were assessed by using food frequency questionnaire and detail oral interview.

2. RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY The method used was survey method, hundred subjects were taken and random sampling was used to taken the participants of females of age group 23- 25 years .interview cum schedule method was used. Research design is a planed structure and strategy of investigation was conducted to obtain answer of research question or problem. The research method and procedure is the detailed plan of the study conducted the present chapter gives a brief description of the tool use in entire process It includes sampling data collection and statistical methods.

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2 2.1 Objective

To study the dietary pattern and their impact on health among the working women of urban areas.

2.2 Data Collection Procedure

First of all the data was taken by personal meeting with the respondent and by taking anthropometric measurement and

factors affecting the dietary habits and their physical activity level go through the questionnaire method. After taking the data it will be analysed statistically. The factors affecting dietary habits and their physical activity level of respondents represented graphically and appropriate statistical method was used to find the percentage.

3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Table: Frequency distribution of respondents according to their wheat consumption.

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their wheat consumption.

1 Chapatti Consumption Frequency Percentage

a 1-2 times per day 70 70%

b 3-4 times per day 10 10%

c Occasionally 19 19%

d Never 1 1%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their legume/ pulses consumption.

1 Legume/ Pulses Consumption Frequency Percentage

d Never 4 4%

Total 100 100% it

Frequency distribution of respondents according to the year vegetable consumption.

1 Vegetable Consumption Frequency Percentage

d Never 5 5%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their green leafy vegetables.

1 Green Leafy Vegetables Frequency Percentage

d Never 5 5%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their milk and Milk products consumption.

1 Milk and Milk Products

Consumption Frequency Percentage

d Never 3 3%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their meat and meat products consumptions.

1 Meat and Meat Products Frequency Percentage

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3 Consumption

d Never 75 75%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their health history.

1 Health History Frequency Percentage

a Heart diseases 2 2%

b Heart attack 1 1%

c No problem 97 97%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their nutrient supplements

1 Nutrient Supplements Frequency Percentage

a Vitamins 4 4%

b Protein 6 6%

c Calcium 8 8%

d None 82 82%

Total 100 100%

Frequency distribution of respondents according to their Wellness goals.

1 Wellness Goals Frequency Percentage purse

a Weight management 50 50%

b Improved fitness 35 35%

c Advice on diseases

prevention 15 15%

Total 100 100%

4. DISCUSSION

The summary and conclusion of the study in title a study on the dietary pattern among the working women in urban areas are being systematically presented in the above table. The above table shows that there is 70% and 75% respondents consume one to two time wheat and 3 to 4 times daily legumes and pulses. 65%

respondents 3-4 times consume vegetable and vegetable products. 50% of respondents were consume green leafy vegetables three to four times and 65%

respondents were use milk and milk products 3 to 4 time per day, while 75% of respondents usually did not consume 3-4 time meat and meat products respectively. 82% of respondents were not usually consumed multivitamin supplements. 50% of respondents were concerned about their weight management and 35% respondents were concerned about their fitness and 15% of respondents belonged to their advice on disease prevention.

5. CONCLUSION

This study concluded that women of educational group and professional view have great concentration to self and their family health.

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