A case study on the assessment of perception towards body image and nutritional status among girl students studying in a district college in West Bengal

2021 ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Swapan Banerjee ◽  
Sudhir Kumar ◽  
Rumpa Begum ◽  
Suparna Das ◽  
Pragya Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Nutrition Screening ◽  
Urban Girls ◽  
Girl Students

Students, mainly girl students, are the future of our society. Hence, it's most important to look into the critical aspects like health, education, self-respect, and earning opportunity. Women and children are the vulnerable sections worldwide. Data shows that young adolescent girls, including college students, usually suffer from anemia, hair and skin issues, obesity or underweight issues, and more. Additionally, urban girls are also psychologically affected due to their perception of body image and overall improper nutritional status. Our study is a survey-oriented study where a simple random sampling method has been used. The survey was conducted in a district girls' college in West Bengal for two days in October 2018. Two dietitians, two nutrition subject experts, and one homeopathic doctor were present with the pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires format duly filled by each respondent. 110 interested girl students studying graduation participated in the primary health cum nutrition screening. BMI calculation through height and weight measurements, screening of nails, hair, skin, tongue, dietary habits, and basic nutrition knowledge assessments were made on the spot. Altogether, data was collected through the dichotomous questionnaires based on nutrition, personal health, and hygiene, followed by subjective opinions and perceptions of the participants' body image. SPSS version-16 was applied for statistical analysis. Twelve attributes were used in the dichotomous questionnaires that found 67% were overweight cum obese. The study revealed 12% anemic, 13% excess hair loss, 62% skin conditioning issues, 65.4% acne or pimples,65% menstruation issues, and 4.5% depression. The study analyzed all the personal attributes to assess their image perception and nutritional status as well. Image complexion is not always essential, but some participants expressed their feeling about their improper appearance. Above all, everyone accepted that proper nutrition is always a significant factor for good health.

Does nutritional status interfere with adolescents' body image perception?

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla L. Mendonça ◽  
Ana L.L. Sousa ◽  
Carolina S. Carneiro ◽  
Flávia M.N. Nascente ◽  
Thaís I.R. Póvoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Body Image Perception

scholarly journals PERILAKU MAKAN DAN STATUS GIZI REMAJA : STUDI KASUS SMAN 9 PAUH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 918-925
Author(s):  
Hafifatul Auliya Rahmy ◽  
Mutia Rahma ◽  
Idral Purnakarya ◽  
Mahdalena Mahdalena
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Small Proportion ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Health Promotions ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Background: Eating behavior is one of the factors that affect the nutritional status of adolescents. Adolescents are at risk of experiencing malnutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. This study aims to describe adolescents' eating behavior and nutritional status at SMA Negeri 9 Pauh District. Method: The study was conducted at SMAN 9 Pauh District, Padang City. The population of this study was all students of SMAN 9 with a sample of 52 people who were selected using a simple random sampling method. The variables in this study were eating knowledge, eating attitudes, and body image, which was collected using a questionnaire and the act of eating variables using the SQ-FFQ. Determination of nutritional status is obtained from BMI/U. Result: A small proportion of adolescents experience overnutrition (25.0%), most of the knowledge of eating balanced nutrition for adolescents is low (82.7%), most of the attitudes of eating balanced nutrition for adolescents are positive (59.6%), most of the actions of eating nutrition-balanced adolescent is unbalanced (90.4%), most of the adolescent body image is positive (86.5%). Conclusion: A small proportion of adolescents experience overnutrition. Most of them have low knowledge of balanced nutrition, positive eating attitudes, unbalanced eating actions, and have a positive adolescent body image. For schools, it is necessary to cooperate with health workers in conducting health promotions regarding balanced nutrition guidelines, especially on the vegetable and fruit menu and body image. In addition, schools, teachers, and parents also need support in implementing balanced nutrition in children's diets.

scholarly journals Fad Diets, Body Image, Nutritional Status, and Nutritional Adequacy of Female Models in Malang City

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mutiara Vidianinggar ◽  
Trias. Mahmudiono ◽  
Dominikus Atmaka
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Run ◽  
High Level

Female model has a variety of body image and experiences social pressure to have low weight. Thus, there is a desire to lose weight with a variety of efforts, such as fad diets. This type of diet can lead to insufficient intake of nutrients in the body and increase the risk of health problems in the long run. The research aimed to analyze fad diets, nutritional status, and nutritional adequacy of female models in Malang. The research design was cross-sectional in 52 female models aged 18–25 years who were selected by simple random sampling. The data of fad diets used in the questionnaire, nutritional status data using the calculation of the last body weight and height, and nutritional adequacy were measured using 2 × 24 hour food recall. Data analysis used the chi-square test. The results of this research showed that most respondents implement fad diets (69%), had negative body image (62%), had a skinny at high level (22%), skinny at mild level (44%), and normal (33%) of nutritional status, and had inadequate nutritional adequacy (77%). There was a significant ( p = 0.023 ) correlation between fad diets and nutritional adequacy (r = 0.369), and in addition, there was a significant correlation ( p = 0.041 ) between nutritional status and nutritional adequacy (r = 0.35). It is concluded that the female models who implemented fad diets and nutritional status below normal tended to not have adequate levels of nutritional adequacy because of improper food selection and psychological factors. Female models are expected to be able to conduct weight loss with the assistance of a nutritionist or in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines.

Body image perception and nutritional status among teenage students of Barreiro region in Belo Horizonte

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Marcelina Silva ◽  
Tatiana Resende Prado Rangel de Oliveira ◽  
Mariana Ribeiro de Almeida Lana
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Body Image Perception ◽  
Belo Horizonte

scholarly journals Dietary assessment of vitamin A and iron among pregnant women at Ndhiwa Sub District hospital – Kenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (65) ◽  
pp. 9314-9328
Author(s):  
DA Othoo ◽  
◽  
J Waudo ◽  
EN Kuria ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Dietary Intakes

Vitamin A and iron deficiencies are among nutritional deficiencies of public health concern in the developing countries. Infants, children, pregnant and lactating women are at high risk of both deficiencies as a result of inadequate dietary intakes and associated physiological changes that cause increased demands for nutrients. Focus has in the past been on vitamin A and iron status of children below five years with little on maternal vitamin A and iron status and dietary habits . Studies on dietary intakes of these nutrients among pregnant women are limited in Kenya . This study assessed vitamin A and iron consumption levels as well as relationship between vitamin A consumption level, iron consumption levels and nutritional status of pregnant women. A descriptive analytical case study was carried out among 162 pregnant women who were accessed from Ndhiwa Maternal and Child Health (MCH clinic) and outpatient sections and recruited for the study through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a semi -structured questionnaire and focused group discussion on home visits. The study found that most pregnant women (88%) did not meet their Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for vitamin A as indicated by intake of less than 800μg per day. Majority (9 1.4%) did not meet their RDA for iron as indicated by consumption levels of less than 30mg per day. About 29% had BMI of 19.0- 25.0. Other 61% had BMI of < 19.0 while 7% had BMI of 26.0- 29.0 while 3% had BMI of > 29.0. Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) showed 29% had normal nutritional status (≥21 cm). 61% were under nourished (<21 cm) while 10% were over nourished (>26 cm) . There existed significant relationship between vitamin A consumption levels, iron consumption levels and nutritional status of the pregnant women (r < 1, P < 0.05). Most women had two meals a day with irregular consumption of vitamin A and iron rich foods.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA BODY IMAGE DAN PERILAKU MAKAN DENGAN STATUS GIZI REMAJA PUTRI DI SMA THERESIANA SEMARANG

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 398-404
Author(s):  
Nur Widianti ◽  
Aryu Candra Kusumastuti
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Body ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The dissatisfaction with their body shapes is commonly found among female adolescents. The lack of the contentment lead them to gain an ideal body shape but, unfortunately, they implement improper eating behaviour. The extreme diet they have affects negatively to their nutritional status. This study was aimed at analyzing the association between the body image and eating behaviour with nutritional status of female adolescents. Methods: The study was cross-sectional on 72 female students of grade X, XI and XII in Theresiana Senior High School Semarang. The samples were taken based on simple random sampling. The samples were fulfilled inclusive criterion. The data were gathered by using questionnaires and focus group discussion (FGD). The FGD was intended to find more data on body image. Nutritional status data was obtained by measuring weight and height.  Then, z-score was calculated based on BMI/ U by using WHO Anthro Plus 2007. Results: A total of 29 subjects (40.3%) were not satisfied with their body shape and 43 subjects (59.7%) were satisfied with their body shape. The majority (56.9%) subjects have not good eating behavior yet, whereas 43.1 % of them have good eating behavior. There were significant association between body image with nutritional status (r = 0.482 p = 0.001) and eating behavior with nutritional status (r = 0.507 p = 0.001). Conclusion: Body image and the eating behavior were associated with nutritional status of female adolescents.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Body Image Satisfaction among Adolescent Girls

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Anju Kayathri S ◽  
Aiswarya Mohan ◽  
Indujamol M
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Growth Chart ◽  
Image Size ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction

Background: Adolescence is a phase of accelerated growth and major physical changes take place in the body. Nutritional status during the crucial period of adolescence could be a potential predictor of body image perception. Objectives: The study aimed at assessing the nutritional status and body image satisfaction among adolescent girls. Methods: Descriptive study was conducted among 135 adolescent girls of selected school, Kochi selected through random sampling method. Tools used were structured questionnaire for demographic data, BMI for age growth chart (5-19 years) Z score according to WHO and nutritional history to assess nutritional status and body image satisfaction was assessed by modified version (SF-14) of Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ). Data was analyzed using SPSS version. Results: Majority (63.7%) of them having normal nutritional status, 17.8 % of them were mild thinness, 8.9% were overweight 7.4% of them were showing severe thinness and only 2.2 % of them were obese. Among that majority (57.8%) had mild concern, 8.9% of them having moderate concern and 2.2% of them having marked concern regarding the body image irrespective of their BMI. And also there was highly statistically significant (p=.000) association between nutritional status and body image satisfaction. Interpretation and Conclusion: Though majority of study groups satisfied about their body image few girls felt moderate to marked concern with their nutritional status. Raising awareness of body image size and increasing body satisfaction with weight status should be established by good receptions of healthy lifestyle among girls. Keywords: nutritional status, body image satisfaction, adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Perilaku Makan dan Citra Tubuh dengan Status Gizi Remaja Putri Usia 15-18 Tahun

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Alivia Norma Yusintha ◽  
Adriyanto Adriyanto
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Food Habit ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Body Image

Background: In Indonesia, underweight and overweight is a problem that is still common in adolescent girl. Many factors that determine the nutritional status of adolescent girl such as eating behavior and body image. Changes in eating behavior in adolescent girl are caused they have a negative body image. Adolescent girl want to have a tall and slim body.Objective: This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between eating behavior and body image with nutritional status of adolescent girl aged 15-18 years.Methods: This study was an observational analytic study using cross sectional design on 93 adolescent girl who selected by simple random sampling. The data were collected using an Adolescent’ Food Habit Checklist (AFHC) questionnaire, body image generated using a Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) questionnaire, and anthropometric data.Results: The results showed that most adolescent girl had good eating behavior ((57%), positive body image (80.6%), and normal nutritional status (72%). There was a relationship between eating behavior (p=0.013) and body image (p=0.002) with nutritional status of adolescent girl.Conclusion: Adolescent girl who have good eating behavior and positive body image have good nutritional status. Adolescent girl are expected to serve out good eating behavior such as getting breakfast and often consume vegetables and fruits to create a good nutritional status as well.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Di Indonesia, masalah gizi kurang dan gizi lebih adalah masalah yang masih sering terjadi di usia remaja terutama pada remaja putri. Banyak faktor yang menentukan status gizi remaja putri seperti perilaku makan dan citra tubuh. Perubahan perilaku makan pada remaja putri dikarenakan mereka memiliki citra tubuh yang negatif. Remaja putri ingin memiliki tubuh yang tinggi dan langsing.Tujuan: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara perilaku makan dan citra tubuh dengan status gizi remaja putri usia 15-18 tahun.Metode: Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik menggunakan studi cross sectional pada 93 remaja putri yang dipilih secara simple random sampling. Data yang dikumpulkan adalah terkait perilaku makan yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan menggunakan kuesioner Adolescent Food Habit Checklist (AFHC), citra tubuh yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan menggunakan kuesioner Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), dan data antropometri meliputi berat badan dan tinggi badan.Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sebagian besar remaja putri memiliki perilaku makan yang baik (57%), citra tubuh positif (80,6%), dan status gizi normal (72%). Terdapat hubungan antara perilaku makan (p=0,013) dan citra tubuh (p=0,002) dengan status gizi remaja putri usia 15-18 tahun.Kesimpulan: Remaja putri yang memiliki perilaku makan yang baik dan citra tubuh positif memiliki status gizi yang baik. Remaja putri diharapkan dapat menjalani perilaku makan yang baik seperti membiasakan sarapan dan sering mengonsumsi sayur dan buah agar tercipta status gizi yang baik pula. 

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