Dietary Patterns and Their Association With Body Fat Percentage Among Ready-Made Garment Workers in Dhaka and Chattogram, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ready-made garment (RMG) sector plays a critical role in Bangladesh's economy, contributing substantially to both GDP and employment. This study investigated the dietary patterns of RMG workers in Bangladesh and explored their association with percent body fat.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 576 RMG workers from three factories in the Dhaka and Chattogram regions. Dietary intake was assessed using the 24-h recall method. Principal component analysis was used to identify major dietary patterns. Diet quality was measured using the nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) and mean adequacy ratio (MAR). Body fat percentage was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and body mass index was classified according to Asian-specific cut-off values. L

SUBMITTER: Hossain MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904289 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature