Author(s): Dr. Anjuli Mishra

Abstract: During the lactation period, mothers are at an increased risk of nutritional deficiencies due to improper dietary patterns, physiological changes, and various socio-demographic factors. The present study aimed to examine the nutritional status, dietary intake, and related factors among lactating women in the urban and rural areas of Nawagao District of Bilaspur state of Chhattisgarh India Methodology is the random selection Comparative study was conducted under the On Farm Trail through Krishi vigyan Kendra Bilaspur and Women and Child Devlopement Department during April-July 2022-23. The study population included 20 lactating mothers who were referred to the Aanganwadi Center Nawagao a multi-stage sampling method was used to recruit the participants. We were giving Developed Health Drink for lactating Women and Evaluate Anthropometric Measurement nutritional status and food intake of the participants were assessed over three days using the 24-hour dietary recall (24HDR) and dietary record (DR) questionnaires. The data were analyzed using Simple software by MS Office. The mean age and body mass index (BMI) of the mothers were 15.9 to 17.8 and age was being 19 to 26 years respectively. There was a significant difference in calorie intake between the different categories of age, BMI, education level, job status and lactation stage The energy and nutrient intakes, except iron, were statistically lower (p<0.05) than the prescribed Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). The intake of vitamins B12, and Vitamin C rich Food, protein, iodine Suggested to mother through Awareness program in anganwadi of the area. Lactating women in the Nawagao rural areas of had a poor nutritional status. Nutrition education and a modified dietary supplement given during the lactation period are recommended and evaluate to anthropometric measurement and biochemical hemoglobin estimation in small sample size in village nawagao also given to upliftment of their health status

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