AbstractA cross-sectional study was undertaken on 400 tribal children (200 populations in each tribe), 202 boys and 198 girls aged 0 to 5+ years through purposive sampling method. Anthropometric measurements were used to analyze the nutritional status. Assessment of nutritional status using WHO recommended anthropometric indicator and Z-score interpretation revealed, different grades of malnutrition.
Keywords: Iruliga; Wasting; Stunting; Nutrition.