Association of Dietary Behaviour with Demographic and Socio-economic Factors and Physical Activity among Rural Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Anjali Kumari
  • Monika Jain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i2.17887

Keywords:

Adolescent; Dietary behaviour; Food groups; Nutrients; Physical activity

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the association of dietary behaviour with demographic
characteristics, physical activity and socio-economic variables among rural Indian adolescents.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 100 school-going adolescents (43 boys, 57
girls) of 13-17 years, residing in the rural area of Aligarh district (India). Dietary behaviour assessment was
carried out using a pretested self-administered structured questionnaire. Food frequency questionnaire
and 24-hour diet recall were used to collect data regarding food groups and nutrients intake. Binary
logistic regression model was used for the association of dietary behaviours with demographic and
socio-economic variables and physical activity.
Results: The mean age of participants was 14.78±1.26. Daily consumption of breakfast was associated
with the structure of the family. Association between family type and preference for green leafy
vegetables was observed. Liking for green leafy vegetables had an association with the occupation of
the mother. Physical activity was associated with the dietary behaviour of having sweet after a meal.
Inadequate intake of energy, iron, dietary fibre, and zinc was observed.
Conclusion: Dietary behaviours are associated with demographic variables such as the structure of the
family, class, occupation of mothers and physical activity, but are not associated with socio-economic
factors.

Author Biographies

  • Anjali Kumari

    Junior Research Fellow, Food Science and Nutrition Division, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India

  • Monika Jain

    Professor, Food Science and Nutrition Division, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India

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Published

2022-04-12

How to Cite

Association of Dietary Behaviour with Demographic and Socio-economic Factors and Physical Activity among Rural Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study. (2022). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 13(2), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i2.17887