Nutrientional Management Study of Working Women

The present investigation has been formulated for the management aspect diet and nutrientional aspect of working women in the Akola district of Maharashtra state. The working women in general were 31 to 40 years age, having more than graduate degree, belonged to small nuclear families with no child of upto 15 year. The working women in general were from 31 to 40 years age holding graduate degree, belonging small nucler families without any child below 15 years age with their husband as family head, having family monthly income uopt Rs.25, 000 and spending between Rs5001 to 15, 000/-on various items in a month. The majority of them were vegetarian in diet following three time meal pattern of breakfast, lunch and dinner. They possess medium knowledge but their nutritional practices use was high and had a remarkable inclination towards the nutritional practices. The intake of calories, carbohydtates and fats was in excess but that of proteins, calcium and vitamins was deficient. Most of the women were normal in height weight and BMI. Clinically they were normal. The majority problem they were facing were harassment and depression. The characteristic of the working women, namely, age, education and attitude towards nutritional practices were formed to be significiantly associated and determining the nutritional intake of the working women. The working women were formed to be aware about the nutritional practices for their age and type of work. It is essential and create awareness among their group of women through mass media. The intake of proteins, calcium and vitamins was less than the RDA again they should be aware and convinced to include more proteins, calcium rich and vitamin supplying food in their diet. The working women were coming across with the problem of dipression and harassment at work place. The employer therefore try to provide congenial and conducive atmosphere for the discharge of their duties.