Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics and dietary patterns of employees at a selected software company in urban Puducherry (n=120)
| Categories | Mean (SD)/Median (IQR) | Frequency (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (in years) | 27 (±5) | |
| Height (in cm) | 158.3 (±16.4) | |
| Weight (in kg) | 63.9 (±14.2) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 72 (60.0) | |
| Female | 48 (40.0) | |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2)* (n=115) | ||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 11 (9.2) | |
| Normal (18.5-22.9) | 31 (27.0) | |
| Overweight (23-24.9) | 18 (15.7) | |
| Obese (>=25) | 55 (47.8) | |
| History of Chronic Morbidity$ | ||
| Yes | 9 (7.5) | |
| No | 111 (92.5) | |
| Meals consumed | 3 (1-3) | |
| Snacks consumed | 1 (1-2) | |
| Second servings during meal | 48 (40.0) | |
| Restricted diet | 110 (91.7) |
*Body mass index-Asia Pacific Classification.28 $Chronic morbidity includes diabetes, hypertension, thyroid