Nutritional status of orang asli (che wong tribe) adults in krau wildlife reserve, pahang.

摘要: This is a descriptive study on nutritional status of Orang Asli (Che Wong tribe) adults in Krau Wildlife Reserve. Twenty-six households, comprising 29 men and 28 women, participated the study. Dietary diversity was assessed using food frequency questionnaire with 37 groups. Weight, height waist circumference were measured standard instruments. The mean age for women 39.9 ± 17.1 years 33.7 16.1 years, respectively. Most (89.5%) had no formal education about 89.5% households categorised as poor. There 13.8% underweight, 72.4% normal, 10.3% overweight 3.3% obese men. For 25.0%, 46.4%, 28.6% normal overweight, While none at-risk (men >90 cm), 21.4% >80 cm. dietary score 9.47 4.15 with men (9.48 3.70) (9.46 4.63) having similar scores. significant correlation between household income (r=0.36, p<0.01); however, association only (r=0.50, p<0.01). Although under-nutrition still prevails, there are emerging cases obesity this rural community undergoing nutrition transition especially among females.