Operational research on mid day meal program and its outcome on growth of school children in rural area.
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2011-04
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Background: Mid Day Meal (MDM) program has been launched by the government
of India with objective to improve nutritional status of school children. Objective: To assess the
impact of MDM on nutritional status of children. Methods: 1503 students from 4 schools were
enrolled in the study. Anthropometric measurements and MDM consumption data was collected.
Results: Prevalence of underweight ranged from 71.3 % according to CDC 2000 standards while it
was 67.8 % according to WHO 2007 standard. The prevalence of stunting was almost 33 %
signifying long standing chronic malnutrition. MDM consumption ranged from 52.8 % in one school
to 63.6 % in other school. MDM consumption was maximum in December (66.6%) and January (61.7
%). Weekly consumption pattern varied from 58 % to 74 % according to likes and dislikes of the
children Conclusion: Proper monitoring of the program should be done to improve the nutritional
status of school children.
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Mid day Meal, malnutrition, nutritional status, consumption pattern
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Bhoite Rachana, Iyer Uma. Operational research on mid day meal program and its outcome on growth of school children in rural area. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2011 Apr-June; 2(2): 448-453.