Status of Certain Anthropometric Parameters of Males of Sasaram, India and Its Variation Due to Soybean Added Diet

The anthropometric parameters are regarded as sensitive indicators. The core elements of anthropometric parameters are bodyweight, height and body mass index. To assess certain anthropometric features of males of Sasaram in respect to the standards and the variations in these features due to 60 days feeding of soybean added diet was the purpose of the work. Experimental studies indicate that soybean added diet might facilitate loss of bodyweight. All subjects were observed for anthropometric measurements after feeding of routine diet and soybean added diet. The average bodyweight was 63.65±8.97kg of volunteers aged 20-59 years with a height of 162.0+6.0cm in controlled condition among 2127 males. The average height of volunteers of 162.0+6.0cm was found less than the present standard of the Bihar, India as well as the world. On the other hand, the average of body mass index was 24.88±3.01 kg/m2 among the volunteers of the above age group and was found less than the present standard of the world but more than the standard of India. Consumption of soybean added diet was related to a moderately significant decreased weight (p<0.01) and body mass index. The study helps in establishing the anthropometric features of people of this area in comparison to the standard of the state and the country.Key words: Bodyweight, Body mass index, Males, Sasaram, Soybean diet.