Abstract :
Background: Nutrition of primary school children is of paramount importance because the foundation for their life time
health, strength and intellectual vitality is laid during this period. It is a dynamic period of their physical growth as well as of
their mental development. According to National Family Health Survey (2005-2006) in Uttar Pradesh the prevalence of
wasted, stunted and underweight children was 14.8 %, 56.8 % and 42.4% respectively. Aim: To Assess the Nutritional
status of School going children (6-15 years) in rural area of Moradabad. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was
carried out at a community development block of Moradabad. Four schools 75 students from each school were selected
with a total of 300 students included in the study. The study was conducted over a period of 6 months from Oct 2014 to
March 2015. Results: Out of total 295 students, 149 (50.50%) were boys and 146 (49.5%) were girl participants, Moderate
malnutrition was more prevalent in children with housewife mothers while severe malnutrition was more commonly seen in
children with working mothers. Regarding Maternal Education statistically significant relationship between mother’s
education and under nutrition was found. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is still a necessity to conduct school
health education on hand washing, keeping ear clean and on personal hygiene especially brushing technique to prevent
dental caries.
Keyword :
Under nutrition, School going child, Maternal Education.