. The objectives of the present study are to investigate the demographic profile and nutritional status among under-five children living in rural areas of Udaipur district of Rajasthan. This study was conducted among 224 rural children (boys and girls) aged 3-5 years. Anthropometric assessment for underweight, wasting and stunting was calculated based on age, weight and height measurements. As per WHO classification, underweight, stunting and wasting among the age group of 3- 5 years children was , and percent respectively. It showed the highest prevalence for stunting, followed by underweight and least for wasting. |
