NUTRITIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT OF PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN URBAN AREA

Abstract

Objective; To assess the nutritional status of 5-12 years age children in urban area of Sialkot.

Methodology; Questionnaires were filled using anthropometric measurements of 100 students who were tabulated according to their height, weight, head circumference and mid-arm circumference in Allama Iqbal public school, Cantt. Sialkot.

Results; In our study 75% children are falling on 50^th percentile. However it varies from gender to gender.

Conclusion; Our study revealed 25% malnutrition in children and more stunting is seen in boys of 10 to 12 years age group and in girls of 8 to 9 years age group.