A STUDY TO ASSESS THE BODY MASS INDEX AND DIETARY PATTERN AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN LIVING IN WAGHODIA, VADODRA.

Abstract

Background: Assessment of dietary habits gives a more comprehensive impression of the food consumption habits within a population. Poor dietary habits among school children have been reported as a lifestyle challenge, they face while in school. This study was carried out to assess the body mass index and dietary habits among school children living in a village. Assess the body mass index among and dietary habits among school children .To find out the association between body mass index and demographic variables among school children . To find out the association between dietary habits and demographic variables among school children