International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

The present study was conducted to assess the nutritional status and physical activity pattern of rural farm women of Kanpur district. To achieve the objective of the study sixty farm women from singhpur village were selected. Information regarding general profile, nutrient intake by 24 hour recall method was collected. Measurement of body weight, height, MUAC, waist and hip circumference were recorded (Gibson, 1990). Physical activity pattern of subjects was assessed by IPAQ and 24 hour physical activity recall method. Statistical analysis of the data was done and the result revealed that daily average nutrient intake of farm women was found to be less than RDA. Mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was found to be 19.39±1.52 which indicates energy deficit in rural farm women studied. Physical activity pattern revealed that rural farm women perform various activities related to agriculture; it was found that they spend maximum time in harvesting of crops during season. The study concludes that it is required to raise the nutritional status of farm women so that their efficiency can be increased.