Influence of maternal literacy on the nutritional status of preschool children.
Indian J Pediatr
;
1991 Mar-Apr; 58(2): 265-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-80372
ABSTRACT
The impact of maternal literacy status on the nutritional status of pre-school children in Parbhani was studied. Results revealed that the children of literate mothers had better anthropometric measurements than children of illiterate mothers. Nutrient deficiency signs especially of protein energy malnutrition were more predominant among the children of illiterate mothers. Food consumption pattern was better in children with literate mothers as compared to children of illiterate mothers. The consumption of milk and milk products, fruits, sugar and jaggery was significantly greater in children with literate mothers.
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Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Child, Preschool
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Anthropometry
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Nutritional Status
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Diet
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Educational Status
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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