Diet Diversity among Urban Households in a Town in South India – A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: India has diverse culinary traditions that encounter significant nutritional challenges, including under-nutrition, over-nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. This study examines dietary diversity in urban South Indian households and its links to socio-demographic factors, aiding t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/PMRR.PMRR_180_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
India has diverse culinary traditions that encounter significant nutritional challenges, including under-nutrition, over-nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. This study examines dietary diversity in urban South Indian households and its links to socio-demographic factors, aiding targeted nutritional interventions.
Methodology:
This cross-sectional study in Mangalagiri Mandal among urban households included 141 residents aged 18–70 years. Data were collected through house visits using a structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, anthropometrics and dietary diversity, assessed with a 24-h recall method. The Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) ranged from 1 to 9, with ≥7 considered adequate.
Results:
Out of 141 participants (68.1% females), 47.5% were aged 20–39, 25.5% were illiterate and 51.1% had skilled/professional jobs, with 36.9% unemployed. Most (37%) were upper-lower class. Occupation significantly influenced diet diversity; median DDS was seven. Cereals were universally consumed. Over half with adequate diet diversity consumed seven food groups; inadequate diversity consumed six.
Conclusions:
Cereals were universally consumed, followed by spices, milk products, oils and vegetables. The findings emphasise the need for targeted strategies to enhance dietary habits and nutritional outcomes amidst urbanisation and cultural diversity. |
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| ISSN: | 2950-5828 2950-5836 |