ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SCORE AND NUTRIENT INTAKE AMONG INSTITUTIONALISED AND NON-INSTITUTIONALISED ADOLESCENTS AGED 16-18 YEARS IN MUMBAI, INDIA - A COMPARATIVE STUDY

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Methodology: The study involved 125 adolescents, 70 from an institutional setting and 55 from a non-institutional setting. Baseline characteristics and anthropometric measurements were recorded. Physical activity levels were assessed using a questionnaire, and a 24-hour diet recall was conducted to understand nutrient intake. Data were collected, coded, and analyzed using SPSS software and ANOVA. Fisher's exact test was employed. Results: Among the 125 participants (70 institutionalized, 55 non-institutionalized), institutionalized males were lighter and shorter than their non-institutionalized counterparts, while institutionalized females were taller with higher BMI. No significant differences in physical activity levels were observed. Normal-weight participants were more active. Institutionalized males had lower carbohydrate and fat intake compared to non-institutionalized males, while institutionalized females had higher energy, carbohydrate, and fat intake but comparable protein intake. Conclusion: Higher physical activity scores were associated with better nutrient consumption and fitness levels. Among females, being overweight negatively impacted physical activity scores. Increased physical activity correlated with better academic performance, likely leading to healthier food choices.

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