Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Nazish Afzal
Lahore
Pakistan
Research Article
Nutritional Status, Dietary Practices and Physical Activities among Female Adolescents: A Cross Sectional Study in District Okara, Pakistan
Author(s): Nazish Afzal, Azmat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal and Sajid khan TahirNazish Afzal, Azmat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal and Sajid khan Tahir
Adolescence is a period between childhood and adulthood and is important period of human growth cycle. During this significant period dietary pattern have important impact on lifetime nutritional status and health. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has increased at an alarming rate in many parts of the world.
The present study was designed to assess the nutritional status, physical activity pattern and dietary Practices among female adolescents in district Okara, Pakistan.
A cross sectional study was designed among female adolescents of secondary school. There were 449 students from government schools and 401 were from private schools.
Overall private school girls were significantly (p<0.005) taller and heavier than government school girls. Most of the private school students have sedentary lifestyle. Most of the s.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9600.1000650