An Assessment of Status of Nutritional of Sedentary Working Women

Present investigation was carried out to assess the nutritional status of working women in Akola district of Maharashtra State. A data of 120 working women of varying age group was collected and analyzed. The emphasis has also given to the socio-economic status of women in the society. It is observed that the working women face the problems centered on their children, household duties and the office work. Family status of the respondents showed that most of the families are the nuclear families. Study also reflected that working women has supported to the family income and have resulted in good lifestyle. In relation to the nutritional aspect working women possess medium knowledge but nutritional practices found are high. The intake of calories, carbohydrates and fats were found excess. The essential proteins, calcium and vitamins were found deficit in regular diet of working women. Most of the respondents were found normal in height, weight and BMI.