The present cross-sectional study is the first attempt to investigate the fitness and malnutrition by morphometrics among Toto women influenced by their occupational workload and improper nutrition.
The study drew on young Toto women, randomly selected from Totopara, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (mean age 23.4 years). Measurements of body composition included several anthropometric variables; while physical efficiency parameters were physical fitness index (PFI), VO2max, energy expenditure and anaerobic power.
Analysis showed the majority of Toto women were mildly underweight (48%). They also showed lower fat mass and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and conicity index. They were found to have excellent physical fitness [82.2(±4.62)%], which positively correlated with family income (R2 = 0.550) and level of education (R2 = 0.508).
The findings of the study reports almost three quarters of Toto women are underweight. This study also shows the physical fitness status of young Toto women, which influences their economy, occupational workload, and poor nutritional status.