Association between Dietary Patterns and Hb Concentration among Young Adult Females

Abstract

AttachedAnemia is a widespread public health problem associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, especially in pregnant women and young children. It is a disease with multiple causes, both nutritional (vitamin and mineral deficiencies) and non Nutritional iron, folate in Southern province of Sri Lanka. administrative unit) were selected. between anaemia and the dietary habits in a female study population. Anemic status was assessed based on Haem females. When considering the relationship between Hb concentration and dietary habits in the study population, consumption of fish, white meat, green leafy vegetables and e positive relationship with Hb concentration.