Effect of nutritional intervention on height status among stunted children (6 -12) years

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلفون

1 كلية تربية نوعية جامعة عين شمس

2 كلية تربيه نوعية - جامعه عين شمس

3 المعهد القومي للتغذية- القاهرة

4 المعهد القومي للتغذية

المستخلص

Study aimed to evaluate the dietary pattern of stunted children and the effect of nutritional intervention on improving height status. Study was conducted on 100 stunted children aged (6:12 years). Dietary intervention including suitable diet, nutritional education along 6 months was made for 50 cases of them. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary assessments were made for all cases at baseline and at the end of intervention for them. Results showed highly significant improvement in anthropometric measurements and dietary intake post intervention among all cases, noticed improvement in laboratory findings. Conclusion: Suitable diet may improve stunting and nutritional status among children.

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