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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-11 | Issue-04 | 294-298
Original Research Article
Socioeconomic Disparity and Dietary Pattern of School Children in Pabna
Mahbubur Rahman, Dilruba Ibrahim Dipti, Meherdad Yousuf Ahmed
Published : April 12, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2025.v11i04.009
Abstract
Introduction: A limited number of dietary assessments based on socioeconomic conditions specifically designed for children are available Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in dietary patterns of youth by socioeconomic status. Methodology: This descriptive study involved 100 students from primary and high schools in Pabna, Bangladesh, conducted from January to June 2021. Only students with tiffin facilities were included. Data was collected through a questionnaire, with the average completion time being around 15 minutes. Results: In a study of 100 participants, 49% were male and 51% were female, with 31% from primary school and 69% from high school. The participants were categorised by socioeconomic status: 59% low, 36% middle, and 5% high. Most students (58%) did not pay for their meals. Among high socioeconomic students, cereals (mean serving size 6.92) and meat met standard serving sizes, while fruits fell short (mean serving size 1.53). For middle-class students, cereals also had the highest mean serving size at 5.08, while fruits again had a low mean at 0.54. Overall, fruits, vegetables, and milk were below standard serving sizes for all students, and fats exceeded the recommended amount for both groups. Conclusions: The findings of this study show dietary patterns depend on socioeconomic conditions among school-going students. As socio-economic status tends to get better, diet quality improves and promotes a healthy lifestyle as compared to those living in improvised conditions.
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