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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2020, Volume : 8, Issue : 2
First page : (173) Last page : (178)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7943

Assessment of Nutritional Status in Relation to Sleeping Patterns in Adolescent Girls (15-19 Years)

Nidhi Patalia* and Anuradha Shekhar
Dr. B. M. N. College of Home Science
338, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Maharashtra 400019
*Corresponding Author E-mail: nidhipatalia23@gmail.com
Received: 28.01.2020  |  Revised: 27.02.2020   |  Accepted: 6.03.2020 

 ABSTRACT

The present study aims to assess nutritional status in adolescent’s girls in relation to sleeping patterns. A survey was conducted on 150 adolescent girls (15-19 years) from Dr.B.M.N college of Home Science, Matunga and from Virar. Anthropometric measurements, sleeping patterns and lifestyle patterns were assessed through a pre -tested questionnaire. Dietary pattern was assessed using a 24 hour recall method. Analysis was done using SPSS package. Samples were called in a group of 30 and the objectives of the study and their role were explained. A brief introduction of what questionnaire intends to collect was elaborated to the participants.  Anthropometric measurements were recorded using standardised techniques. A highly significant correlation was seen between the hours of sleep that girls had and consumption of meals in the study. Girls having breakfast showed a positive and significant correlation with the no of hours of sleep that they get (6-8 hours and 8 & more). No significant correlation was seen among hours of sleep and kind of breakfast they had. Also increase in calcium and iron intake showed an increase in waist to hip ratio in adolescents (p=0.004) whereas other nutrients had no effect on anthropometric measurements.

Keywords:  Sleeping patterns, Meals, Nutrients, Waist to hip ratio

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Cite this article: Patalia, N., & Shekhar, A. (2020). Assessment of Nutritional Status in Relation to Sleeping Patterns in Adolescent Girls (15-19 Years), Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 8(2), 173-178. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7943