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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Prevalence of PCOS among female young adults in Coimbatore and its association with age, BMI, physical activity and energy intake
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Anitha D, Madhubala G, Subash D, Thaseen A S, Thasleema Nasreen S, Premagowri B
Abstract
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is a hormonal disorder
in women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a leading
cause of infertility among women throughout the world. The study was aimed to
assess the prevalence and create an awareness among young adult women to
prevent from PCOS. This was a prospective study that included 400 young adult
women aged between 17 to 25 years. The validated
questionnaire was used to find out the sociodemographic profile, anthropometry,
menstrual history, dietary pattern and physical activity. Results indicated that 30% were underweight, 20% overweight, and 5%
obesity grade I category. Dietary assessment for selected subjects 50% skips
their meals due to lack of time, 21% due to lack of appetite, 20% due to food
aversion, 9% due to lack of availability. The subjects had the habit of doing
physical activity 23% weekly 5days, 9% weekly twice or thrice, 4% rare, 64% no
physical activity. The mean nutrient intake of energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat,
iron, fibre and calcium was compared with RDA which shows that calcium &
iron were found to be deficit whereas intake of fat found to be excess.
I was evidenced that age, Body Mass Index (BMI), physical activity and energy
intake are not significant (P<0.005) for developing PCOS. By using the
prepared PCOS pamphlet as an educational tool, personalized counselling given
to the study subjects to create awareness and to help the subjects with PCOS to
manage the symptoms.
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Pages:43-47
How to cite this article:
Anitha D, Madhubala G, Subash D, Thaseen A S, Thasleema Nasreen S, Premagowri B "Prevalence of PCOS among female young adults in Coimbatore and its association with age, BMI, physical activity and energy intake". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 43-47
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