Exploring dietary habits: a study of food consumption patterns among school children aged 10-16 in Mysuru

Authors

  • Rakshitha J. Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • Sunil Kumar D. Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • Krishnamurthy K. V. Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
  • Anirudh K. Menon Armed Forces Medical Services, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20242176

Keywords:

Dietary habits, Adolescents, Childhood health, Food frequency, Nutritional status

Abstract

Background: Diet plays an important role in the growth and development of children. Poor diet in children in Mysuru is linked to future health risks. This study examines the eating habits of children aged 10-16 years to create better food recommendations for children in preventing future consequences.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mysuru district. Data from 126 students aged 10-16 years from 2 schools were collected using A semi-structured food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) on dietary intake developed based on a 24-hour recall method and included items on demographic data, frequency of meal consumption in different food categories, and food frequency data. Anthropometric measurements were done. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results: Among the students, most consume rice and idli daily; dosa and khichdi frequently. Pasta, puffed rice, and legumes are less common. Milk and milk products vary, with coffee/tea and paneer often consumed once a month. Fruits like apples, bananas, and grapes are consumed twice a week, while sweet lime, mango, and orange are mostly monthly. Boiled eggs and chicken are often bi-weekly; fish, beef, red meat, and prawns/crab are mostly consumed once a month or less. Biscuits and gobi are frequently consumed weekly; cakes, French fries, samosas, pizza, and chocolates are mainly consumed monthly.

Conclusions: This study observes the dietary habits of Mysuru students (aged 10-16), to understand nutritional status and frequency of food consumption aiding targeted interventions to promote healthier eating and reduce chronic disease risk.

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2024-07-30

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J., R., D., S. K., K. V., K., & Menon, A. K. (2024). Exploring dietary habits: a study of food consumption patterns among school children aged 10-16 in Mysuru. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11(8), 3138–3144. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20242176

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