Giardia duodenalis Genotyping Not Linked to Clinical Symptomatology and Nutritional Status of School-Aged Children of Soledad and Galapa Municipality Schools, Atlántico, Colombia

Dietary Diversity, with foods from all food groups is necessary to meet the requirements for essential nutrients which lead to good health. This study examines whether different dietary diversity indices have relationship with the nutritional status of school children aged 6 to 12 years, in two different regions of India: Wardha district, Maharashtra and Koraput district, Odisha. Dietary diversity was calculated using three methods: Individual food scores calculated using 24 hour diet recall (FS24hr) data; household dietary diversity using Berry's index (DDI) and food scores calculated using food frequency data (FSFFQ). Anthropometric indices were used to assess the nutritional status of school aged children. The Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR) and the Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR) were calculated as indicators of nutrient adequacy. The relationship between NAR, MAR and three different diversity indices, dietary diversity and anthropometric indices were analyzed. Overall, 38% of 6 to 12 year school aged children were found to be undernourished. The NAR was <70% for all nutrients except protein, energy, thiamine and niacin and MAR was found to be <70% of requirement with mean of 60.5% in both locations. The dietary diversity was found to be relatively better in Wardha when compared with Koraput. The mean diversity indices in both the locations were FS24hr 7.56, DDI 89 and FSFFQ 62.9. Overall most of the nutrient adequacy and mean adequacy were correlated with all three dietary diversity indices when both locations were studied together. However all three dietary diversity indices failed to show any relationship with nutritional status of school children aged 6-12 years from both locations taken together.

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Comparative study of the growth and nutritional status of Brazilian and Nigerian school-aged children with sickle cell disease

International Health ◽

10.1093/inthealth/ihx035 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 327-334 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Samuel A Adegoke ◽

Maria S Figueiredo ◽

Adekunle D Adekile ◽

Josefina A P Braga

Keyword(s):

Sickle Cell Disease ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Comparative Study ◽

Sickle Cell ◽

Cell Disease ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Nigerian School

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Stunting, Beyond Acute Diarrhoea: Giardia Duodenalis, in Cambodia

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10101420 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 1420 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yannick Caron ◽

Rathmony Hong ◽

Ludovic Gauthier ◽

Arnaud Laillou ◽

Frank Wieringa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Giardia Duodenalis ◽

Acute Diarrhoea ◽

Adverse Outcomes ◽

Full Potential ◽

Hygiene Measures ◽

The Impact ◽

Animal Feces ◽

Children Under 5

Background: The adverse outcomes of malnutrition on the development of a child are well acknowledged as are the broad variety of contextual factors that may impact child nutritional status. Adequate nutrient intake and the adoption of appropriate water, sanitation and hygiene measures are largely documented for their positive influence on health. Improved sanitation and protection from human feces can significantly lower the incidence of diarrhea and environmental enteropathy. However, the impact of excessive exposure to animal feces on child health is less well documented. Objectives: This study tests the hypothesis that there is a positive association between exposure to animal feces, morbidity and anthropometric outcomes in children under 5 years of age, in Cambodia. It aims to improve insights that can contribute to discerning high-impact policies that promote children can develop to their full potential. Methods: Data for this study was drawn from the third follow-up round of the MyHealth project cohort study that is conducted in six districts of three Cambodian provinces (Phnom Penh, Kratie and Ratanak Kiri). The analysis included a sample of 639 children under 5 years of age. Results: The presence of livestock and more particularly, pigs near the main household dwelling was found a risk factor associated with Giardia duodenalis infection (23%). Giardia duodenalis infection was found to be a protective factor for acute diarrhea, yet, associated with stunting in the univariate model. Conclusions: Preventive measures that protect from extensive exposure to animal feces may be most effective to prevent infection with Giardia duodenalis and consequent stunting, thereby improving the potential for a healthy development in young Cambodian children. The results support the need for cross-sector policy measures that reinforce comprehensive early childhood interventions towards improving nutritional status as part of a wider set of child welfare and development measures.

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Urban-Rural Differences in Nutritional Status and Dietary Intakes of School-Aged Children in Cambodia

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11010014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 14 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Yoko Horiuchi ◽

Kaoru Kusama ◽

Sar Kanha ◽

Nobuo Yoshiike ◽

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Age Groups ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Urban Rural

: This study aimed to describe the nutritional status and dietary patterns of Cambodian school-aged children compared with those in the South East Asian Nutrition Survey (SEANUTS; Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in 2011) and to clarify the urban-rural differences using data from a nationally representative sample. The survey was conducted in 2014/2015 with a sample of 2020 children aged 6–17 years from 136 randomly selected schools. Standardized anthropometric measurements and a 1-day dietary survey by 24-hour recall method were conducted. Extended analyses in the present study revealed that the difference between rural and urban areas was similar to that of the SEANUTS; the overall prevalence of stunting remained high (33.2%). Stunting was more prevalent in children living in rural areas than in those in urban areas (total: 36.4% vs 20.4%). In contrast, the overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was not as high (3.1%), but was higher among urban children in all age groups compared with those living in rural areas (total: 6.4% vs 2.3%). Overall, the dietary intake of children did not meet the local recommended dietary allowances, which was similar to the results of the SEANUTS and differed across urban and rural areas.

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Nutritional status and height, weight and BMI centiles of school-aged children and adolescents of 6–18-years from Kinshasa (DRC)

Annals of Human Biology ◽

10.1080/03014460.2017.1333149 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 554-561 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rudahaba Augustin Buhendwa ◽

Mathieu Roelants ◽

Martine Thomis ◽

Constant E. Nkiama

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

School Aged Children

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Antioxidant nutritional status and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels in school–aged children infected with human immunodeficiency virus

International Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.ijid.2010.02.1648 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. e72

Author(s):

R. Vega Patin ◽

F.L. Ceragioli Oliveira ◽

R.C. de Menezes Succi ◽

O.M. Silvério Amâncio ◽

A.D.F. Thomé Barbosa Gouvea ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Superoxide Dismutase ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus

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Assessment of the iodine nutritional status among Chinese school-aged children

Endocrine Connections ◽

10.1530/ec-19-0568 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 379-386

Author(s):

Ning Yao ◽

Chunbei Zhou ◽

Jun Xie ◽

Xinshu Li ◽

Qianru Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Urinary Iodine ◽

Thyroid Volume ◽

Iodine Content ◽

Iodine Concentration ◽

Iodine Intake ◽

Iodized Salt ◽

Urinary Iodine Concentration ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Goiter Prevalence

Objective The remarkable success of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) elimination in China has been achieved through a mandatory universal salt iodization (USI) program. The study aims to estimate the relationship between urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and iodine content in edible salt to assess the current iodine nutritional status of school aged children. Methods A total of 5565 students from 26 of 39 districts/counties in Chongqing participated in the study, UIC and iodine content in table salt were measured. Thyroid volumes of 3311 students were examined by ultrasound and goiter prevalence was calculated. Results The overall median UIC of students was 222 μg/L (IQR: 150-313 μg/L). Median UIC was significantly different among groups with non-iodized salt (iodine content <5 mg/kg), inadequately iodized salt (between 5 and 21 mg/kg), adequately iodized (between 21 and 39 mg/kg) and excessively iodized (>39 mg/kg) salt (P < 0.01). The total goiter rate was 1.9% (60/3111) and 6.0% (186/3111) according to Chinese national and WHO reference values, respectively. Thyroid volume and goiter prevalence were not different within the three iodine nutritional status groups (insufficient, adequate and excessive, P > 0.05). Conclusions The efficient implementation of current USI program is able to reduce the goiter prevalence in Chongqing as a low incidence of goiter in school aged children is observed in this study. The widened UIC range of 100–299 μg/L indicating sufficient iodine intake is considered safe with a slim chance of causing goiter or thyroid dysfunction. Further researches were needed to evaluate the applicability of WHO reference in goiter diagnose in Chongqing or identifying more accurate criteria of normal thyroid volume of local students in the future.

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Status Gizi dan Perkembangan Motorik Halus Anak Usia 48 – 60 Bulan

Jurnal Kesehatan Metro Sai Wawai ◽

10.26630/jkm.v11i2.1775 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 77

Author(s):

Prasetyowati Prasetyowati

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Motor Development ◽

Motor Coordination ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Fine Motor ◽

Developmental Task ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Study Population ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

Infants And Young Children

Background: Fine motor development in infants and young children is very important. Impaired motor coordination is known to affect 1 in 20 school-aged children. Objective: The study aims to describe the nutritional status and fine motor development of children aged 48-60 months in grade A students of PAUD Pertiwi Metro City. Methods: This study uses a descriptive design to describe the nutritional status and fine motor development of children aged 48-60 months. The study population was students of class A PAUD Pertiwi Metro City with a sample of 50 people. The sampling technique uses accidental sampling. Results: The results showed a picture of 12% of children with underweight nutritional status, there were 6% of children with normal motor development. There are children with normal nutritional status of 93.2% with normal fine motor development. Conclusion: The study concluded that the nutritional status of children has a tendency to support fine motor development in children aged 48 - 60. It is necessary for the school to collaborate with parents to monitor children's nutritional status and motor development routinely so that children can pass each developmental task according to their age.

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