Food intake and nutrient adequacy of rural population of Guntur district (Andra Pradesh).

The study reported here was undertaken to investigate the food intake and nutrient adequacy of rural population in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 1200 pre-school children were covered under the study from three divisions of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. A 3 day dietary survey was conducted by a weighed method for estimating the food intake. Nutritional Value of the food consumed was calculated. Nutritional status was assessed by anthropometry. The consumption of milk was very inadequate. Most of the protein and energy were derived from cereals. It is also revealed that ascorbic acid and beta-carotene deficiency seem to be most predominant followed by riboflavin, thiamine, iron and niacin.