Factors Associated with Nutritional Status of Adolescent Schoolchildren in Tripura

Among 893 adolescent school children from 31 schools, 78.9%were found to have normal body weight; prevalence of thinnessand overweight were 8.1% and 13%, respectively. Compared tothe National reference, 95th percentile value of Body Mass Indexwas higher; while both weight and height were lower. Literacy,economic and physical activity status were the most significantpredictors influencing nutritional status.