scholarly journals Prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies clinically in rural school going children

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Hemant Pralhad Bharati ◽  
Saiprasad Onkareshwar Kavthekar ◽  
Swati Saiprasad Kavthekar ◽  
Anil Bapurao Kurane
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
School Children ◽  
Rural School ◽  
Vitamin Deficiency ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies

Background: Micronutrients are those vitamins and minerals required in very small quantities in our bodies which are essential for a number of different functions including growth and development. Micronutrient deficiencies (MD) are the conditions which are prevalent in the society and parents are unaware of the same due to their asymptomatic nature. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of MD in school children in rural area of Kolhapur district.Methods: This prospective study was carried out among 960 school children of, 8 randomly selected Government schools (120 from each school and from each class 30 children) between the age group of 5-10 years in rural Kolhapur, between July-September 2017. Clinical Features of MD for vitamin A (corneal dryness, Bitot’s spot, skin lesions), for vitamin B (angular chelosis, glossitis, knuckle pigmentation), for vitamin C (bleeding gums, scorbutic rosary), for vitamin D (bow legs, rachitic rosary, pot belly, frontal bossing) and pallor, goitre, dental caries for iron, iodine and fluoride deficiency respectively were examined. The data was analysed statistically.Results: The overall prevalence of MD was 35% with 37.45% in girls with highest (40.8%) in the age group of 8-9 years. The features of vitamin deficiency for vitamin B in 30%, for vitamin A in 15%, for vitamin D in 12%, for vitamin C in 2%. The features of mineral deficiency for iron and fluoride in 38.8% and 36.6% respectively were present. Commonest clinical features of vitamin deficiency were glossitis (15.6%), corneal dryness (9.6%), angular chelosis (7.5%) and knuckle pigmentation (6.9%). Multiple MD were seen in 12.7% of children. Conclusions: Rural school children do suffer from MD significantly. These conditions should be timely evaluated as these are preventable and treatable. 

scholarly journals Validation of a food-frequency questionnaire for assessing vitamin intake of Japanese women in early and late pregnancy with and without nausea and vomiting

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Chik Jwa ◽  
Kohei Ogawa ◽  
Minatsu Kobayashi ◽  
Naho Morisaki ◽  
Haruhiko Sago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Dietary Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Vitamin Intake ◽  
Japanese Pregnant Women

AbstractMaternal vitamin intake during pregnancy is crucial for pregnancy outcomes and the child's subsequent health. However, there are few valid instruments for assessing vitamin intake that address the effects of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP). This study aimed to investigate the validity of a FFQ concerning vitamin intake during early and late pregnancy with and without NVP. The participants comprised 200 Japanese pregnant women who completed the FFQ and from whom blood samples were taken in early and late pregnancy. Energy-adjusted dietary vitamin intakes (vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin D) from FFQ were compared with their blood concentrations. A subgroup of women with NVP was investigated. In early pregnancy, significant correlations between FFQ and biomarkers were observed for vitamin C (r0·27), folate (r0·18) and vitamin D (r0·26) in women with NVP and for vitamin A (r0·18), vitamin B12(r0·24) and vitamin D (r0·23) in women without NVP. No significant correlations were observed in either group for vitamins B6or E. In late pregnancy, similar significant associations were observed for vitamin C (r0·27), folate (r0·22), vitamin B6(r0·18), vitamin B12(r0·27) and vitamin A (r0·15); coefficients were higher among women without NVP. Our study demonstrates that the FFQ is a useful tool for assessing intake of several important vitamins in early and late pregnancy regardless of NVP status.

scholarly journals Studi Perbandingan Komposisi Asam Lemak Daging Ikan Sidat (Anguilla marmorata (Q.) Gaimard) Fase Yellow Eel Dari Sungai Palu Dan Danau Poso

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin ◽  
Putri Amelia ◽  
Agustinus Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Yellow Eel ◽  
Anguilla Marmorata ◽  
E Protein ◽  
B Vitamin

Ikan sidat (Anguilla marmorata (Q.) Gaimard) memiliki keunggulan gizi atau nutrisi yang tinggi seperti vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, protein, mineral, dan asam lemak yang baik bagi kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kadar asam lemak, dan membandingkan komposisi asam lemak dari ikan sidat fase yellow eel asal sungai Palu dan danau Poso. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kromatografi gas dengan mengubah ekstrak lemak menjadi metil ester asam lemak. Hasil analisis komposisi asam lemak daging ikan sidat (Anguilla marmorata (Q.) Gaimard) fase yellow eel asal sungai Palu dan Danau Poso menunjukan kadar asam lemak jenuh masing-masing 2,766g/100g dan 0,275g/100g; asam lemak tak jenuh tunggal 4,029g/100g dan 0,276g/100g; dan asam lemak tak jenuh ganda 0,541g/100g dan 0,102g/100g. Terdapat perbedaan secara statistik (p<0.05) komposisi dan kadar asam lemak antara daging ikan sidat fase yellow eel asal sungai Palu dan danau Poso. Komposisi asam lemak ikan sidat fase yellow eel asal sungai Palu dan danau Poso masing-masing adalah 23 dan 18 jenis. Asam lemak yang ditemukan pada daging ikan sidat sungai Palu dan tidak ditemukan pada ikan sidat danau Poso adalah asam heneikosenoat, asam miristoleat, Cis-10-pentadekanoat, asam gamma linoleat, dan Cis-11,14,17-eikosatrinoat.

scholarly journals The Nutritional Impact of a Milk for Preschool Children in the Philippines: A Diet Modeling Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1448-1448
Author(s):  
Tsz Ning Mak ◽  
Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa ◽  
Marie Tassy ◽  
Mario Capanzana ◽  
Elizabeth Offord
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
School Children ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Modeling Study

Abstract Objectives There is high prevalence of micronutrient inadequacy among preschool-children in the Philippines. In addition, 60% of Filipino pre-school children do not consume any dairy on a given day despite the government recommendation of one serving of milk (180 ml) per day. Milk for pre-school children (milk henceforth), a source of energy, protein, and micronutrients, tailored to the nutritional needs of children in this age group, may improve nutrient adequacy in this population. This study models the nutritional impact of adding one serving of milk in the diets of Filipino children who currently do not consume any dairy products. Methods Dietary intake data of Filipino pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years were analyzed from the 8th National Nutrition Survey 2013. Non-dairy consumers were identified (n = 1313) and daily mean intakes of iron, calcium, folate, zinc, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamins C and D were calculated (pre-simulation). A serving of milk was added to each individual's diet and daily mean intakes of nutrients were recalculated (post-simulation). Mean nutrient intakes and percentage of children with inadequacy (using Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) cut-off method) were compared pre- and post-simulations. Results The mean nutrient intakes post-simulation were higher and closer to the Filipino dietary recommendations: iron (pre-simulation (mean ± SD) = 4.8 ± 3.4 mg/d; post-simulation = 6.5 ± 3.4 mg/d), calcium (191.5 ± 153.5 mg/d; 384.9 ± 153.5 mg/d), zinc (2.9 ± 1.9 mg/d; 4.3 ± 1.9 mg/d), thiamine (0.5 ± 0.3 mg/d; 0.7 ± 0.3 mg/d), riboflavin (0.5 ± 2.1 mg/d; 0.7 ± 2.1 mg/d), folate (120.3 ± 101.4 µg/d; 180.8 ± 101.4 µg/d), vitamin C (17.0 ± 29.2 mg/d; 35.8 ± 29.2 mg/d), and vitamin D (1.5 ± 2.2 µg/d; 3.0 ± 2.2 µg/d) respectively (P &lt; 0.001). The proportions of children with inadequate nutrient intakes post-simulation were reduced by 13.3% for iron, 19.2% for calcium, 23.2% for folate, 35.2% for zinc, 34.8% for thiamine, 43.3% for riboflavin, 73.1% for vitamin C, and 4.9% for vitamin D. Conclusions The modeling study shows that if pre-school children (who do not normally consume any dairy) were to meet their dairy recommendations with a single serving of milk tailored to this age group, the proportion of pre-school children in the Philippines with inadequate micronutrient intakes could be reduced. Funding Sources This research project was funded by Nestlé Research.

scholarly journals Analisis Beta Karoten dan Vitamin pada Kulit dan Daging Buah Pisang Tongka Langit (Musa Troglodytarum L.) di Kota AmbonAROTEN DAN VITAMIN PADA KULIT DAN DAGING BUAH PISANG TONGKA LANGIT (Musa troglodytarum L.) DI KOTA AMBON

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Owend Paul Letelay ◽  
Adriana Hiariej ◽  
Anneke Pesik
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Vitamin B

Pisang Tongka Langit dengan tandan buah menjulang ke atas memiliki karakter morfologi yang bervariasi diantaranya ukuran buah (panjang dan pendek), warna daging buah (kuning sampai oranye) dan warna kulit pisang yang berbeda (kuning, oranye kekuningan, oranye kemerahan, merah kecoklatan, dan oranye kecoklatan) yang mengindikasikan adanya kandungan beta karoten. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis kandungan beta karoten dan vitamin pada kulit dan daging buah pisang Tongka Langit menggunakan metode High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Hasil analisis kandungan beta karoten tertinggi pada daging buah panjang sebesar 65,33 mg/100 dan terendah pada daging buah pendek 22,31 mg/100g. Vitamin A yang terbanyak terdapat pada kulit buah pendek 2260,63 mg/100g dan kulit buah panjang memiliki nilai yang paling rendah. Nilai kandungan Vitamin B yang tertinggi terdapat pada kulit buah panjang sebesar 0,11 mg/100g dan yang terendah pada daging buah panjang dan kulit buah pendek sebesar 0,09 mg/100g. Vitamin C yang terbanyak terdapat pada daging buah panjang sebesar 28,48 mg/100g, dan yang terendah pada kulit buah panjang 11,99 mg/100g. Vitamin E yang tertinggi terdapat pada kulit buah panjang sebesar 0,41 mg/100g dan yang terendah terdapat pada daging buah pendek sebesar 0,21 mg/100g, sedangkan vitamin D tidak ditemukan pada semua sampel.

scholarly journals REVIEWING THE THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION OF MULTIVITAMINS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Kwatra ◽  
Chelsea Rumao ◽  
Sherin Layanal ◽  
Vaishnav Pillai
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Combination Therapies ◽  
Metabolic Activities ◽  
Healthy Functioning ◽  
B Vitamin

Vitamins are micronutrients which form an essential part of our diet. They are needed for healthy functioning of metabolic activities, some forms of vitamin form basis for our immunity and bone building. Usually essential nutrients cannot be synthesised in our bodies, hence we need to obtain them from our diet. Many Vitamin groups have been studied extensively for the pharmacological effects. Many studies have proved the effectiveness of combination therapies of vitamins with other medication for treatment of various diseases. This review presents all the studies conducted to prove the therapeutic effects of vitamins. Keywords: Multivitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Ginseng, Niacinamide, Antibiotics, Cefuroxime, DAV Therapy.

scholarly journals BONADA INOVASI ABON RENDAH KOLESTROL

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rika Wijayati
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Vitamin B

Abon yang berbahan dasar nangka muda ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan solusi untuk mengoptimalkan kekayaan alam sekitar. Selain itu abon dari nangka muda ini dapat menjadi alternative bagi para konsumen pencinta abon, tetapi takut akan masalah kesehatan terutama kolestrol. Abon dari nangka muda ini mengandung berbagai jenis gizi yang baik untuk kesehatan manusia, salah satunya mengandung vitamin A, vitamin C dan vitamin B kompleks. Dengan teknik pengolahan yang tepat abon dari nangka muda ini memiliki citra rasa yang tidak kalah enaknya dengan abon sapi.

scholarly journals Interrelations Between School-Based Services, Dietary Intake and Micronutrient Deficiencies Among School-Going Children and Adolescents Aged 5–19 Years in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1786-1786
Author(s):  
Mansi Chopra ◽  
Anwesha Lahiri ◽  
Priyanshu Rastogi ◽  
Arti Bhanot ◽  
Anjani Bakshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
School Meals ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
School Based

Abstract Objectives India is home to 119 million children (CH; 5–9 y) and 253 million adolescents (AD; 10–19 y), a majority of whom suffer from multiple micronutrient deficiencies (MND). Given high school enrolment levels in India (90% of CH and 75% of AD) schools are a good platform for services and behavior change interventions targeted toward this age group. We sought to analyze the prevalence and predictors of MND in school going CH and AD in India. Methods Data from India's Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2016–18 were analyzed separately for CH aged 5–9 y (n = 10,640), AD aged 10–14 y (n = 5390) and AD aged 15–19 y (n = 3693). Serum/plasma concentrations of ferritin, retinol, B12, erythrocyte folate, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, zinc and C-reactive protein were measured. We assessed the weighted prevalence of each MND using established WHO cutoffs, after adjusting ferritin and retinol for inflammation. Primary predictors of MND were dietary intake and access to school services. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine associations between these factors and each MND, controlling for socio-demography (sex, residence, wealth quintile, ethnicity, parental education, siblings) and hygiene-sanitation services. Results The top three micronutrient deficiencies were folate (29%), vitamin A (22%), vitamin D (19%) among CH and folate (38%), zinc and B12 (31% each) in AD. One or more MND affected 69% of CH and 83% of AD. In CH, deworming was associated with reduced odds of folate deficiency (AOR and 95% CI: 0.80, 0.68–0.94) and health camps were associated with vitamin A deficiency (0.68, 0.51–0.91). In AD 10–14y, receipt of free school meals had lower odds of B12 deficiency (0.66, 0.49–0.88). In AD 15–19y, health camps were inversely associated with vitamin D deficiency (0.69, 0.51–0.95). CH and AD who consumed green leafy vegetables, pulses and fruits daily had reduced odds of iron, folate or vitamin D deficiencies (AORs: 0.58–0.81). Consumption of fish, chicken or meat (≥2 times/week) was associated with lower odds of almost all MND in CH (AORs: 0.39–0.75), and of iron and B12 deficiencies in AD (AORs: 0.42–0.66). Conclusions Most CH and AD in India suffer from multiple MND. Improving diet quality through school meals and strengthening school-based health services may contribute to MND reductions in this population. Funding Sources UNICEF, POSHAN.

scholarly journals A CRITICAL REVIEW ON HYPOTHESIS, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SCHIZOPHRENIA, AND ROLE OF VITAMINS IN ITS MANAGEMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Rosmi Jose ◽  
Venketeswaramurthy N ◽  
Sambath Kumar R
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase ◽  
Vitamin Supplementation ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Main Effects

This review describes about the literatures addressing the role of vitamin supplementation in schizophrenia. Evidence is suggesting that vitamin supplementation includes Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex, and Vitamin C may be important in treatment. In schizophrenia, patients may have increased level of homocysteine (Hcy), due to the polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and hypofunction of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors. The vitamins main effects are reduced the Hcy level and maintain dopamine and serotonin levels. Add-on treatment with high-dose B vitamins including B6, B9, and B12 and also Vitamin D can significantly reduce symptoms of schizophrenia more than standard treatments alone.

scholarly journals Isolated and combined prevalence of anemia, vitamin A deficiency and zinc deficiency in preschool children 12-72 months for the government of Paraíba

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dixis Figueroa Pedraza ◽  
Márcia Cristina Sales
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
School Children ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the isolated and combined prevalence of anemia, vitamin A deficiency and zinc deficiency in pre-school children, as well as the distribution of isolated deficiencies according to gender, age and prior supplementation with vitamin A. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with pre-school children in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Analysis of the average concentrations of hemoglobin, serum retinol and serum zinc, according to gender, age and previous vitamin A supplementation of children were carried out as well as the risk of simultaneous occurrence of micronutrient deficiencies in the presence of these deficiencies. RESULTS: The prevalence of anemia, vitamin A deficiency and zinc deficiency were 15.4%, 23.3% and 13.8%, respectively. The anemia was significantly associated with age (p<0.01). Children previously supplemented by vitamin A had higher serum retinol concentrations than children without supplements, an effect that was not observed for concentrations of hemoglobin or serum zinc. The prevalence of anemia associated with vitamin A deficiency was 5.8%, with the chance of vitamin A deficiency and anemia coexist 2.21 times (95%CI=1.03-4.84) higher in the case of vitamin A deficiency or anemia rather than in the absence of these conditions. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies which are important in child growth, as well as the coexistence of nutritional deficiencies, point out the need to strengthen nutrition intervention strategies that consider this issue.

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