Abstract:
A community based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of
children aged 6 to 59 months in Meche community of Jhapa district. Anthropometric
measurements (Weight, Height, and Mid Upper Arm Circumference) of 113 children‘s
were taken. Household survey of 113 house sample with the help of questionnaire was also
conducted. This cross-sectional study examined prevalence of the nutritional status of 6-59
month old children i.e. wasting, stunting, underweight. EPI-Info and WHO Anthro were
used for analyzing the data.
The result revealed that 23.01 % of children were found to be stunted, 7.97 % were
found to be wasted, and 12.38 % of children were found to be underweight. From the
findings of this study, it is concluded that malnutrition is still a problem among children
aged 6-59 months. It suggests implementing suitable nutrition program to improve the
nutritional status of children in study area.
Description:
A dissertation submitted to the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Central Campus
of Technology, Tribhuvan University, in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
