Nutritional Status of Women Suffering with Hypothyroidism in Sultanpur District Hospital

The present study involves the assessment of nutritional status of women suffering from the hypothyroidism (n-60), with in the age groups 37-60 years. The survey was conducted to elicit information on socioeconomic background, nutritional status using anthropometric measurement, clinical examination, diet history, medical history and their information pertaining on nutritional of women. A total of 60 subjects were analyzed by 24 hour dietary recall method. It was found that 41.66 %subjects were suffering from puffiness, sensitivity, to cold physical retardation, weight gain and 28.33 % women were suffered from hypothyroidism after their menopause. Values T3 and T4 were obtained less than normal values while TSH was found to be high than the normal value. Less sodium intake in the diet of patients was obtained as the main reason behind the hyphothriodism. Where other nutrient like energy, protein, and fat were found in adequate amount in their diet.