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The present study aimed for assessing the anthropometry and dietary intake from packed lunch. The study was conducted in UAS campus school, Hebbal, Bengaluru. One hundred and twenty school children were selected based on random sampling technique in the age group of 13-15 years studying in 8th and 9th standard, of both genders were divided into boys (n=67) and girls (n=53) groups. A well-structured questionnaire was framed to gather the information. Anthropometry was assessed by calculating BMI (Body Mass Index), SFT (Skin Fold Thickness) MUAC (Mid upper arm circumference) and dietary intake from packed lunch pattern of the subjects was assessed for consecutive 5 days. The present study revealed that, 55.2 per cent and 58.5 per cent of boys and girls, respectively were having normal BMI. With respect to MUAC and triceps skin fold thickness of the school children found lower when compared to Indian pediatric association (IAP). The mean nutrient intake from packed lunch was lower in both the groups when compared to 1/4th of their RDA. With respect to nutrition adequacy all other nutrients consumption was found inadequate in both boys and girls.
Key words: Anthropometry, nutrient intake from packed lunch