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Adolescent girls are the very important section of our society. Their nutritional status influences both the growth of nation as well as the growth of remaining population. Various internal and external factors such as food preference and availability, body weight perception and parental and peer influences the eating pattern of adolescent play important role in nutrition of girls. Skipping breakfast is also more seen in females. Poor nutritional status during adolescence leads to health outcomes at a later stage of life. Irregular Eating pattern is of major concern as it can leads to chronic non communicable diseases like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. The aim of the present study was to understand the nutritional status of adolescent girls and their dietary practices which is essential for planning and providing the comprehensive care. A survey was conducted on 1000 adolescent girl students of PG Govt. College for girls, Chandigarh hailing from Chandigarh and adjoining states of India. The present study reveals ahigh incidence of undernutrition and dietary inadequacy in respects of energy, protein and micronutrients. Result clearly shows an exigent need for nutrition education program for female adolescent.

Evaluation of Dietary Intake and Food Patterns of Adolescent Girls from Chandigarh and Adjoining States of India