Nutritional Status of Under Five Year Children Residing in Selected Wards of Barahachhetra Municipality, Sunsari, Nepal: a Cross-sectional Study

Background: The nutrition of under five children reflects a country’s health status. We aimed to assess the nutritional status year selected wards Barahachhetra municipality, Sunsari. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 167 in ward no. 4 and 5 municipality. Height/ length, mid- upper arm circumference (MUAC), weight clinical signs malnutrition were noted. relevant information regarding predictors was obtained from parents/ caregiver. Results: Nearly half (47.9%) age group 25-59 months with almost equal gender distribution. About one-tenth (11.3%) had MUAC less than 12.5 cm, 20.4% wasted, 47.2% stunted more quarter (29.6%) underweight. significantly associated per capita income (p = 0.01). Wasting 0.005) occupation their father 0.002). Underweight 0.007), ethnicity 0.03), parents’ education (mother: p 0.02, father: 0.002), 0.04, 0.02) fathers’ occupation. Conclusion: Substantial number malnourished. One-fourth nearly stunted, Malnutrition (as MUAC) stunting higher among younger (6-24 months) whereas wasting underweight older (25-59 months).