ABSTRACT
Anthropometric data of adults aged 20-59 was analysed to assess their nutritional status. Body mass index (BMI) was the measure used. Undernutrition was related to demographic, economic, social and environmental factors. More females were undernourished than males. Female headed households had worse nutritional status than male headed households. Logistic regression results show that 50-59 year olds were the most undernourished. Beri Badh was the most undernourished area. Families with deficit financial situation, casual wage workers, unskilled and dependent self employed were the most likely to suffer low BMIs. Families without involvement with credit organisations and those with poor environmental facilities were more likely to have a poor BMI.
