Impact Of Nutrition Education On The Health And Lipid Profile Of Housewives

Abstract

The present study “The Impact Of Nutrition Education On The Health And Lipid Profile Of Housewives” deals with the improvement in the blood and lipid profile of Housewives after counseling for six months. 75 women from different age groups, economic and marital status and hailing from various districts of Haryana were enrolled for the study. Nutrition education was imparted individually followed by group contacts for a period of six months through modules, lectures, demonstrations, leaflets and visual aids. The subjects showed the positive impact of counseling as a reduction in the clinical signs of malnutrition especially of vitamin B-complex and vitamin C were observed. Following counseling for six months, an increase in the Hb level of housewives was observed. In the corresponding groups, the haemoglobin level increased to 12.9 g\dl and all the subjects were in the category of non-anaemic subjects. It was deduced that the nearly normal lipid profile of housewives improved non-significantly after counseling for six months Women's health is of utmost importance as it reflects the health of the family but in some cases, conflicting demands of work in the home have been shown to have adverse effects on her nutritional status. However, if they want to be accepted as efficient homemakers, they have to consume a nutritionally balanced diet. This will not only improve their health and nutritional status but will also reduce their weight. Since health and nutritional status of an individual depends on the food she eats, the components of the diet must be chosen judiciously, to provide all the nutrients needed in adequate amounts and proportions It was observed that increase in physical activity levels, improved dietary intake along with positive life style changes resulted in bringing about the desirable changes in the lipid parameters of housewives.