Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: October-December | Volume: 4 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 99-104
Frequency of Protein Food Intake among Young Adults in Tamil Nadu
V. Bhavani1, Dr N. Prabhavathy Devi2
1Dietician, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai, India
2Assistant Professor, Queen Marys College, Chennai, India
Corresponding Author: V. Bhavani
ABSTRACT
Protein is a macro nutrient which yields 4 kcal /gram. It is also essential for growth and development of an individual. Young adulthood is a transition phase between childhood and adulthood, thus it necessary to evaluate the protein intake of young adults. The study was conducted among 1000 college students (both genders), after obtaining ethical clearance, permission from college authorities and written consent from selected students. Random sampling technique was used in the present study. A standardized, pre-tested Food frequency questionnaire was used to collect the protein intake of the selected subjects. After obtaining the information from the students, the raw data was coded and subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 20.0 and the results were interpreted. About 0.2%, 0.7%, 1.2%, 8.6% consumed dhal, egg, curd and milk respectively daily. The overall protein consumption was found to be less among the study group. Since the young adults are the pillars of the nation, it is essential to improve the health and nutritional status of the young adults by providing them with protein and micro nutrient dense foods to prevent deficiencies.
Key words: Protein, Food frequency, Dietary pattern, fleshy food, High Biological Value, Micronutrient