Impact Of Diet And Nutrition On The Health Of Rural And Urban Adolescent Girls With Reference To Their Haemoglobin Level

Abstract

Adolescent anemia continues to be one of the most prevalent public health issues that continue to pose significant challenges for low and middle-income countries like India. Adolescent girls require increased micronutrients due to their fast growth processes, menstrual cycles, and physiological needs. Despite national initiatives, such as the Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative, the prevalence is still quite high. The latest meta-analysis indicates that the estimated prevalence rate of anemia in adolescent girls in India stands at about 65 percent, while areas such as rural settings may report prevalence above 70 to 80 percent. This literature review will explore the connections between dietary habits, nutrition, and hemoglobin status of adolescents. Furthermore, this research will analyze key determinants of anemia in socio-cultural and economic environments and examine the role of structured interventions (diet modification, nutrition education, and social work and media interventions) in improving the hemoglobin level.