International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Garnaik D, Devadarshini C, Chotaray S and Jena D

abstract
The study was conducted among the tribal people of Kandhamal, Odisha. By random sampling method total 80 tribal households of Desia Kandha (Desia Khonds) tribe were selected from two different villages (Brenguda and Penala) of Kandhamal. Each 40 households were selected from both the villages of Kandhamal district to assess their dietary habits which are the major reasons of poor nutrient intake. The average age of the women were 43.7 ± 13.43 years, the average height of the women were 148.5 ± 6.2 cm and the average weight of the women were 45.8 ± 7.20 kg. The study imparted that there were 53.75% women were consuming meals three times a day and 46.25% consuming meals two times a day. Most of them i.e 51.25% women skipped their meals in a day and 95% women made changes in their food preparation practices which were the cause of poor nutrient intake. Therefore, for a viable health and a good nutritional status of the women and their families have to increased food consumption and follow appropriate dietary practices.