Abstract
The aim of the present paper is to assess the types and frequencies of malnutrition and delineate the factors contributing to the observed pattern of malnutrition among preschool sample of children from three specific populations i.e. Saryupari Brahmin Teli and Rawat of Raipur through nutritional anthropometric survey. Brahmin is a well-known priestly caste of India. Saryupari Brahmin of Chhattisgarh or better known as Chhattisgarhi Brahmin is considered to be branch of Kanya Kubja division. They have migrated from the area across the Saryu River in Uttar Pradesh to this region long back (400 -- 500 yrs.) but at present they live as the natives of Chhattisgarh. The Rawat was not been separated as caste and were recognized under the Ahir caste. Rawats show some cultural and occupational identity with the cattle herder groups of India such as Ahri Yadav Gwala etc. due to belonging to the same ancestor King Nanda. Now Government of India included them in OBC category. Teli is an occupational caste of oil pressures and vendors. A great bulk of Telis has now abandoned their traditional occupation and most of them are primarily agriculturists. They are also included in OBC category by Govt. of India (excerpt)
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