ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN A GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF RURAL AREA IN SIALKOT

Authors

  • Sahibzada Masood Us Syed Professor & Dean Research & Academics, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Muhammad Hassan Zia MBBS Student, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Muhammad Ameer Hamza MBBS Student, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Sharjeel Shakeel MBBS Student, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Shahwaiz Khalid MBBS Student, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Mughees Khalid MBBS Student, Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot Author
  • Syed Ausaf Ali Shah GDMO, Jalal Pur Jattan Cantt Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60127/sjms.v2i5.21

Keywords:

overweight, obese, Mal-nutrition

Abstract

To assess the nutritional status of children in rural 
area of Sialkot. 
Methodology: A cross-sectional, observational and descriptive 
study was conducted in May- June, 2023 on 100 students of 
Government School Gunki, Sialkot.
Result: This study shows that out of 100, 72% students were
underweight (out which 48% Were mildly underweight), 24% 
Students were in normal weight and 4% Students were obese. 
Conclusion: Malnutrition was found in 72% of Children of 
Government School. 

Published

01.10.2023

How to Cite

ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN A GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF RURAL AREA IN SIALKOT. (2023). Sial Journal of Medical Sciences , 2(1), 17-19. https://doi.org/10.60127/sjms.v2i5.21

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