Vol. 2, Issue 5, Part J (2016)

Background: Cashew nut adult women has become one of the ten leading causes of nutritional deficiency. It has been reported that the diet of rural women in most Indian countries differs considerably from that of their rural counterparts, with the rural diet composed of more refined carbohydrates and fatty food. Anthropometric factors of weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) have been associated with adult women age group.

Materials and Methods: A cashew nut company based Case control study was conducted at Nagercoil in kanyakumari district. The anthropometrical measurement such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumferences, hip circumferences, waist hip ratio and broka’s index were recorded with the standard equipments and methodology.

Results: It was observed that the adult women had a statistically higher mean weight, body mass index, and waist and hip circumferences. It indicated that the result for 62% under the underweight category. It was observed that the risk of cashew nut adult women increased with decreasing levels of BMI.