2023, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A
Changes in food frequency pattern during the COVID-19 pandemic among school going children of Thiruvananthapuram district
Author(s): Revathy MS
Abstract: Title of the article: Changes in the food frequency pattern during the COVID-19 pandemic among school going children of Thiruvananthapuram DistrictMethodology: Two hundred and fifty school going children (10-12 years) were randomly selected from four schools from Trivandrum district. Pre and Post study was conducted in this study for a assessing the changes in the food frequency pattern of school going children before and during pandemic. Results: Compared to before the epidemic, the majority of children’s have changed their food frequency pattern. Consumption of sugar items, white flour items, bakery items, chocolates and fizzy drinks were increased during pandemic. Conclusion: Findings of the present study recommends that there is a need to decrease the consumption pattern of unhealthy foods and need to increase the consumption of healthy foods in children. Because the unhealthy consumption pattern of food may cause many health problems in children.
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How to cite this article:
Revathy MS. Changes in food frequency pattern during the COVID-19 pandemic among school going children of Thiruvananthapuram district. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2023; 4(2): 23-26.
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