Studies on The Nutritional Status of Some Students of Al-Azhar Institutes

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1 Food Industries Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt

2 Food Technology Institute, Department of special foods and nutrition

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This study examined the nutritional health of Al-Azhar Institutes students in Al-Qalyubia Governorate. It took 2021–2023 to complete the study. Students between 7 and 12 are particularly affected by hunger and malnutrition, which stunts their growth and health. The sample included 362 pupils from Moshtohor hamlet and Qaha city, 188 men and 174 girls. The survey of 362 pupils statistically collected data on home eating, food type and food skills. Student life is social, economic and daily. A 24-hour food recall model across three days found protein, mineral, vitamin and calorie intake below WHO RDAs. The study employed BMI and found 250 normal, 63 underweight, 40 overweight, 9 obese and 20 stunted in urban areas and 28 in the countryside. Anemia and hemoglobin % were monitored by the Ministry of Health (100 Million Health Campaign) to curb obesity. Eighty-five urban students and 21 rural students had anemia. This study also found that some students had a poor diet, such as not drinking enough water, eating fast food, eating sweets and drinking tea and coffee between meals, which caused neglect of the main meal and lack of dietary diversity in the primary stage.

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