Prevalence of nutritional and lifestyle diseases among farm families

AbstractThe current research was conducted in the state of Punjab, focusing on examining the nutrient intake and prevalence of disease in farming families. A sample of 180 participants, consisting of 60 males, 60 females, and 60 children from farming families in Punjab, was collected through the use of an interview schedule. The purpose of this data collection was to gather information on the nutrient intake of these individuals and to assess the relationship of nutrient intake with prevalence of disease. From the study, it was found that the nutrient intake of the respondents showed that intake of energy, Vitamin C, iron and iodine was less than the estimated average requirements. The intake of fat and sodium was found to be high in all three categories of the respondents. Comparing the adequacy of nutrient intake, it was found that intake of fat was much higher in males and females as compared to children. Intake of iron was inadequate by female respondents. Whereas, fewer percentage of respondents were suffering from different dietary diseases and the prevalence of these diseases was more in females than males. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between intake of energy, protein, fat & sodium with the prevalence of dietary related diseases among the selected respondents.