Nutritional Status of Children (6-12 Years) Belonging to Scheduled Caste a Study in Samastipur District of Bihar

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Authors

  • Sunita Kumari
     Department of Food and Nutrition, R.A.U., Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar ,IN
  • Sushila Singh
     Department of Food and Nutrition, R.A.U., Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar ,IN

Abstract

Scheduled castes who constitute about one seventh of India's population are most deprived, down trodden, illiterate, neglected and weakest section of society. In Bihar, the scheduled caste, constitute, 14.5 per cent of the state population. They are the most economically and socially backward groups which are neglected in their nutritional status. Malnutrition is a serious problem which might threaten the health of the majority of population in the world. The nutritional and health status of the poor section of the society is more alarming.

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Published

2001-12-01

How to Cite

Kumari, S., & Singh, S. (2001). Nutritional Status of Children (6-12 Years) Belonging to Scheduled Caste a Study in Samastipur District of Bihar. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 38(12), 428–436. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6825

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Volume 38, Issue 12, December 2001

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