Food Pattern and its Effect on Nutritional Status Among the Workers of Dyeing Industries in Jetpur, Gujarat, India
Keywords:
Dyeing, Nutrition, Nutrients, Food Habits, Energy BalanceAbstract
There are many dyeing workers across the globe today who are suffering from severe, moderate and mild malnutrition and other diseases. Among many influencing factors, the profession or an occupation of an individual also plays a significant role on their health. The living style, daily routine, preferences, value systems as well as food habits of an individual may be influenced because of his or her occupation. Thus, while studying nutrition and aspect of health, its correlation is very essential. One such occupation is dyeing work, which leads to various problems at various stages. In Rajkot District Jetpur is an area where dyeing industry is the chief occupation. Large number of workers are involved in this industry. They work for a longer period which may affect their nutrition and health. The prime objective of this paper is to study the energy balance of these workers on the basis of nutritional food and calory calculation.
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