Effects of dietary factors on iron status and body mass index in students.

Objective: To analyse the correlation of dietary factors with haemoglobin concentration and body mass index.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Benazirabad district of the Sindh province in Pakistan from September 2015 to April 2016, and comprised students randomly selected from government schools. Data concerning dietary intake, such as meat, milk, egg and fruits, was noted.