Assessment of nutritive status and basic hygiene practices followed by workers of Manav Rachna university, Faridabad

Abstract

Malnutrition is the most common cause of many disorders among workers at different places of work in developing countries due to their cultural, economic, demographic and social background. This cross-section study was carried out among randomly selected 51 workers (grade IV employees) in the age group of 20 to 40 years of Manav Rachna University, Faridabad to explore & assess their nutritive status and also to understand their awareness towards health and healthy dietary habits. The study showed that out of 51 respondents of Manav Rachna (MR) workers selected as sample, 59% were in the age group of 25-29 years. 66% had monthly income less than Rs 10000 per month. 78 % belonged to joint family and more than 80% of workers were not aware about the importance of health and healthy dietary habits. This study provided important information about the dietary intake and their nutritive status among the grade IV employees of Manav Rachna University, Faridabad. After understanding their behavioral pattern, efforts were made to counsel and motivate them towards the fitness, healthy dietary habits and healthy environment.