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Volume 2025, Issue 2
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Abstract

The physical performance of any occupation depends on an individual’s nutrition and health, which is directly linked to good dietary practices. The objective of the present study is to explore the impact of diet and nutrient consumption on the nutritional status of fishermen.

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 410 fishermen and 51 non-fishermen aged 25–60 years in the selected coast of Purba (East) Medinipur district, West Bengal. Anthropometric measurements and a diet survey were carried out using a standard protocol. Data analysis was done using statistical software.

The prevalence of overweight and obese fishermen in the present study is 21.46% and 28.29%. Correlation analysis suggested that there is a significant association of different anthropometric variables like body mass index, mid upper arm circumference, Waist circumference, Hip circumference, waist hip ratio, Body fat (%), Fat weight, and Lean body mass with calorie, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake in both fishermen and non-fishermen.

Based on results, it is concluded that energy, protein, vitamin C, and fat consumption are higher in fishermen than in non-fishermen, whereas iron consumption is lower in both participants compared to the recommended dietary allowance (2010). Statistical analysis indicated that the number of overweight and obese fishermen was significantly ( < 0.000) high.

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