“NAVOIYAZOT” JOINT-STOCK COMPANY: HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THE ENTERPRISE”

Abstract

This study examines the nutritional status of female employees working at “Navoiyazot” Joint-Stock Company from a hygienic and occupational health perspective. The relevance of the topic is determined by the fact that women employed in large industrial enterprises are exposed to a combination of adverse occupational factors, including chemical exposure, physical strain, irregular work intensity, and psycho-emotional stress, all of which can significantly influence dietary needs and health outcomes. Proper nutrition under such conditions is not only a component of individual well-being, but also an essential determinant of work capacity, disease prevention, reproductive health, and labor productivity. The study focuses on assessing the adequacy of daily food intake, energy expenditure, macro- and micronutrient balance, and the relationship between nutritional patterns and the health condition of female workers aged 18 to 55 years. The research applies hygienic, analytical, questionnaire-based, and statistical methods to identify deficiencies in the nutritional structure of the workers’ diets and to evaluate the influence of occupational conditions on their nutritional status. Special attention is given to the prevalence of underweight, anemia, iron deficiency, and other nutrition-related disorders that may reduce functional capacity and increase health risks in female industrial workers. The findings are expected to provide a scientific basis for developing preventive nutritional measures and hygienically grounded dietary recommendations tailored to the real needs of women employed in chemically intensive production settings. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of improving workers’ health, optimizing daily dietary intake, and enhancing occupational safety through evidence-based nutritional correction. The research contributes to medical, hygienic, and preventive approaches aimed at supporting women’s health in modern industrial conditions