Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Effect of multi nutrient supplementation on health status of malnourished and anaemic school age children
Author(s): Vishakha Singh and Urmimala Baruah
Abstract: School age is a dynamic period of physical growth as well as of mental development of the child. This is the prime time to build up body stores of nutrients for future growth. Major nutritional problems observed among the school children, protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA). To determine the prevalence, causes and effect of multinutrient on PEM and anemia, a study was undertaken among the school going children (7-9 years old) in Bhubaneswar city. Data were collected from 60 school children using simple random sampling technique and inclusion criteria. Anthropometric measurement, biochemical testing, and clinical and nutritional assessment were taken from selected children. From the study, it was found that the overall prevalence of underweight was 35.0% out of which 30.0% were in Grade-I and 5.0% were in Grade-II. 26.67% were stunted. 58.33% were wasted out of which 46.67% were mild and 11.67% were moderate. 60.0% were suffering from anemia out of which mild and moderate anemic were found to be 50.0% and 10.0%, respectively. Supplement was made from locally available and low cost foods such as Bengal gram dhal, rice flakes, ground nuts, gingelly seeds, sugar, and oil. 6-month supplementation resulted significant improvement in height (from 123.52 cm to 124.8 cm), weight (from 22.39 kg to 23.63 kg), and hemoglobin level (from 11.38 g/dl to 12.57 g/dl). Hence, from the study, it can be concluded that the multinutrient supplement is one of the effective approaches to combat malnutrition and IDA.
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Vishakha Singh and Urmimala Baruah. Effect of multi nutrient supplementation on health status of malnourished and anaemic school age children. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 107-109.
