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Original Research | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 137 - 147 | India
Assessment of Nutritional Status of Preschool Children (3 to 6 Years) and Self-Reported Nutritional Practices of Caretakers in Selected Villages of Hajo Block, Kamrup, Assam
Abstract: Background: Pre-school children constitute the most vulnerable segment of any community. They are prone to nutritional deficiencies that may affect growth and development. Aim: The aim of the study is to find out the nutritional status of pre-school children (3-6 years) and self-reported nutritional practices of caretakers in selected villages of Hajo block, Kamrup, Assam. Methodology: In this study, non-experimental quantitative research approach and descriptive survey research design was adopted involving 80 preschool children and their caretaker in selected villages of Hajo block, Kamrup, Assam. Sample were collected using consecutive sampling technique. WHO 'BMI-for-age' was used to assess the nutritional status of pre-school children and self-structured checklist was used to assess the self-reported nutritional practice. The data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The study findings revealed that 71.2% pre-school children were normal, 16.2% were underweight, 10% were overweight and 2 % were obese. The level of self-reported nutritional practice of the caretaker has poor (0%), moderate (86.2%) and good (13.8%) practices. The age of pre- school children was found to be significant at p<0.05 with their nutritional status.
Keywords: Nutritional status, Preschool children, WHO 'BMI-for-Age', Self-reported nutritional practices, Caretaker
How to Cite?: Deka M, Ahmed K (Karima), Ahmed K (Karina), Ahmed K (Karishma), Khatun M, "Assessment of Nutritional Status of Preschool Children (3 to 6 Years) and Self-Reported Nutritional Practices of Caretakers in Selected Villages of Hajo Block, Kamrup, Assam", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 137-147, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26602195312, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26602195312