Abstract
Introduction: The dietary intake pattern significantly impacts human health. Malnutrition remains a critical global issue,requiring comprehensive and on-going intervention efforts. Approximately one-third of the world's population faces some form of malnutrition, including underweight, overweight, or obesity. Proper nutrition is essential for individual health, particularly among women, emphasizing the importance of addressing nutritional needs effectively. This study investigates the relationship between nutritional status and socio-demographic/reproductive profiles of Khatik women in North East Delhi. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was carried out within the Khatik community of North East Delhi, involving data collection from 400 respondents. The current study examined the nutritional status using Body Mass Index (BMI) as a primary health indicator. Results: Results from the analysis indicated notable variations across BMI categories concerning age and reproductive variables. Specifically, as the age of the respondents increased, there was a greater likelihood of being overweight or obese. According to the study findings, overweight/obese women demonstrated a higher median (Median 21 IQR-19-22) consumption of full meals compared to both normal (Median 21, IQR-18-22) and underweight (Median 19, IQR-17-24) women. Similarly, underweight individuals (Median 3, IQR-2-5) exhibited a lower median intake of milk products compared to both normal weight (Median 4, IQR-3-6) and overweight (Median 4, IQR-3-6) respondents. Conclusion: The study reveals increasing overweight and obesity among Khatik women in Delhi, driven by factors like age, education, urban living, and economic status. Overweight or obese women tend to have more live births and conceptions compared to underweight and normal-weight women, highlighting disparities in reproductive outcomes across BMI categories.
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