Study of anthrometric status and dietary practices of employees of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka for diabetics

Abstract

World Health Organization endorses and asks for development of global strategy in diet, physical activity, health and anthropometric transition associated health consequences. Anon (2002) suggests for biochemical confirmation of diabetic state to substantiate the clinical findings. The present study was carried out on 100 randomly selected employees voluntarily attending to UAS clinic in the age group of 30–60 years. The demographic profile revealed that the incidence of diabetes was in higher in the age group of 40–50 years with nuclear family system (83%) who were dependent on bus services for mode of transport and mainly belonged to table type of activities (clerical). There was a positive and significant relation between incidence of diabetes and body weight BMI and body fat per cent. Incidence of diabetes was also influenced by income and type of work (clerical) which reflects on quantum of exercise and stress of the respondents