COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF NUTRITION FOLLOWING MOTHER AND CHILDREN IN THE PANDEMIC Period (COVID - 19): LITERATURE REVIEW

Background The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic covers all aspects of life, one of which is food security (Masniadi, Angkasa, Karmeli, Esabella, 2019). The number of malnutrition especially among mothers and children globally during the pandemic is increasing. Pandemics can increase poverty, cut food supply chains and malfunction in nutrition education programs for the community (Akseer, Kandru, Keats, Bhutta, 2020). The effects of the pandemic also have an impact on the nutritional adequacy of mothers and children (including infants and toddlers) in Indonesia. The availability of household food, limited access and affordability of healthy food ingredients are the three main problems in the scope of fulfilling nutrition during the pandemic in Indonesia (Unicef Indonesia, 2020). The method in this research is literature review, the journals used in the literature review are obtained through a database of international journal providers such as Google Scholar, Pubmed, and Proquest. Researchers write the appropriate keywords, namely food security and pandemic. The year limit used is 10 years, namely 2010 to 2020. Results and discussion of online surveys show that 36% of respondents “often reduce” their food portions due to financial problems, of course this will affect the nutritional status of the family, especially children and mothers (Unicef Indonesia, 2020). However, regional research in one district shows that the nutritional status of children aged 3 - 5 years is not affected by this pandemic. Although data on the mapping of the impact of a pandemic on nutritional status is still limited, it is hoped that the community will be able to maintain family nutrition adequacy with various household-based efforts that can be implemented effectively and efficiently. Keywords: Food Security, Nutrition, Pandemic Period

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A Nutrition Education Intervention to Combat Undernutrition: Experience from a Developing Country

ISRN Nutrition ◽

10.5402/2013/210287 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Ayesha Zahid Khan ◽

Ghazala Rafique ◽

Haneen Qureshi ◽

Salma Halai Badruddin

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Intervention Strategy ◽

Health Concern ◽

Dietary Recall ◽

Child Undernutrition ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

Vegetables And Fruits ◽

The Impact

Introduction. Undernutrition in children is a major public health concern in Pakistan. A number of interventions which focused only on providing nutrient supplementation have failed to change child undernutrition status during the last 2 decades. The present study aimed to assess the impact of nutrition education on the nutritional status of children living in resource-limited environments. Methods. Subjects were 586 children from Tando Jam and Quetta, Pakistan, aged from 6 months to 8 years. Children were characterized as mild, moderate, or severely wasted on Z-scores. Anthropometry and 24-hour dietary recall were used for nutritional assessment. Intervention strategy was nutrition counselling targeting mothers. Primary outcome was decrease in the severity of wasting and changes in the feeding practices. Results. Nearly 36% children in Tando Jam and 32% children in Quetta progressed to a normal nutritional status. There was a significant increase in the number of meals taken per day (Tando Jam—/Quetta—). In Tando Jam, significant increase was reported in the intake of high starch food items, vegetables, and fruits (). In Quetta, significant increase was noted in the intake of plant protein (), dairy foods (), and vegetables (). Conclusion. Nutrition education was successful in reducing undernutrition in food insecure households.

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Randomized clinical trial of the impact of a nutritional supplement “multimixture” on the nutritional status of children enrolled at preschools

Jornal de Pediatria ◽

10.2223/jped.1650 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Denise P. Gigante ◽

Márcia Buchweitz ◽

Elizabete Helbig ◽

Ângela S. Almeida ◽

Nelson A. Neumann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Nutritional Supplement ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

The Impact

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Impact of Bolsa Família Program on the nutritional status of children and adolescents from two Brazilian regions

Revista de Nutrição ◽

10.1590/1678-98652017000400007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 477-487 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Naiara SPERANDIO ◽

Cristiana Tristão RODRIGUES ◽

Sylvia do Carmo Castro FRANCESCHINI ◽

Silvia Eloiza PRIORE

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Nearest Neighbor ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Overweight Children ◽

Impact Measurement ◽

Measurement Analysis ◽

Bolsa Familia ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess and compare the impact of the Bolsa Família Program (Family Allowance) on the nutritional status of children and adolescents from the Brazilian Northeastern and Southeastern regions. Methods: The study used data from a database derived from a subsample of the Family Budget Survey conducted from 2008 to 2009. The ratios of underweight, stunted, and overweight children were calculated. Impact measurement analysis was preceded by propensity score matching, which matches beneficiary and non-beneficiary families in relation to a set of socioeconomic features. The nearest-neighbor matching algorithm estimated the program impact. Results: The ratio of underweight children and adolescents was, on average, 1.1% smaller in the beneficiary families than in the non-beneficiary families in the Northeastern region. As for the Southeastern region, the ratio of overweight children and adolescents was, on average, 4.2% smaller in the beneficiary families. The program did not affect stunting in either region. Conclusion: The results showed the positive impact and good focus of the program. Thus, once linked to structural actions, the program may help to improve the nutritional status and quality of life of its beneficiaries.

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HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN POSYANDU NUTRITION PROGRAM

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2010.5.3.171-177 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 171

Author(s):

Dadang Sukandar ◽

Ali Khomsan ◽

Faisal Anwar ◽

Hadi Riyadi ◽

Eddy Setyo Mudjajanto

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Influential Factor ◽

Font Size ◽

Nutrition Program ◽

Children Under Five ◽

Under Five ◽

Maximum Value ◽

Home Gardening ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children

The objectives of this research were to analyze health, nutritional status of children under five years and its influential factors. This research was carried out in two sub-districts of Bogor: Sub-District of Ciomas and Sub-District of Darmaga. As many as 16 posyandu nutrition program were obtained. A total number of 240 mothers had been divided into control and intervention groups. Baseline data were collected during the pre-study, while endline data were collected after conducting intervention (experiment). The experiment had been conducted for five months in the form of providing nutrition education once in two weeks and implementing home gardening. The data analysis included estimation of mean, standard deviation, minimum value, maximum value and proportion. Based on the General Linear Model (GLM) analysis, it was found that intervention had significant impact on the nutritional status (WAZ) of children under five years. Intervention did not have significant effects on the nutritional status according to HAZ and WHZ. Key words: .

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Asthma prevalence and the impact of nutritional status on prescribed asthma medications in children

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns2010265p ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (9-10) ◽

pp. 265-270

Author(s):

Vesna Petrovic ◽

Vesna Vujic-Aleksic ◽

Tanja Rozek-Mitrovic ◽

Aleksandra Hristov

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Asthma Prevalence ◽

Obese Children ◽

Primary Health Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asthma Symptoms ◽

Children With Asthma ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

The Impact

Introduction. Asthma and obesity are the most common chronic health disorders in children. Although heredity plays a significant role in their development, environmental factors and early exposure have contributed to the increasing incidence of both disorders in recent decades. The aim of the study was to estimate asthma prevalence in schoolchildren in Indjija, Srem District, Serbia, and to investigate differences in nutritional status of children with asthma as well as differences between their nutritional status and prescribed asthma medications. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Primary Health Center in Indjija. Of all the medical records of children aged 6 - 14 years, a cohort of children with asthma was formed. The retrospective study evaluated their nutritional status and the prescribed asthma medications. Results. The prevalence of asthma in children aged 6 - 14 was 6.9%. Children with asthma were significantly more overweight and obese (40.5%) than children without asthma. Boys accounted for 63.7% of children with asthma, with a statistically significant gender difference. Abnormal nutritional status was found in 44.3% of children with asthma and boys with asthma were significantly more obese (23%) compared to girls (7.8%). Overweight and obese children with asthma were not prescribed significantly more medications to relieve asthma symptoms than normal-weight children. Conclusion. The prevalence of asthma among schoolchildren in Indjija was 6.9%. Children with asthma were more likely to be overweight and obese than children without asthma, whereas boys with asthma were significantly more obese than girls. No significant differences were found between their nutritional status and prescribed asthma medications.

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Intersectoral (in)activity: towards an understanding of public sector department links between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and childhood undernutrition in South Africa

Health Policy and Planning ◽

10.1093/heapol/czaa028 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (7) ◽

pp. 829-841 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D J Momberg ◽

P Mahlangu ◽

B C Ngandu ◽

J May ◽

S A Norris ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Public Sector ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Physical Growth ◽

Human Right ◽

Poor Child ◽

Middle Income ◽

Sanitation And Hygiene ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

The Impact

Abstract Associations between different forms of malnutrition and environmental conditions, including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), contribute to poor child health, nutritional status and physical growth. The primary responsibility for the provision of water and sanitation, as a basic service and human right, lies with the State, as such, a number of stakeholders are involved. Despite relatively high levels of WASH infrastructure coverage in South Africa, enteric infections and stunting remain high for a middle-income country. The aim of this study is to elucidate the landscape of WASH in South Africa in relation to nutritional status of children under the age of 5 years in the South African, Gauteng and City of Johannesburg contexts. The authors detailed the national and provincial public sector departments and through purposive sampling proceeded to map the various departments and associated policies that are responsible for the provision of WASH facilities, as well the nutritional status of children. Of the six policies identified for review, three mentioned WASH, nutrition and children; however, none explicitly linked WASH to nutritional status in children. An in-depth review and analysis of these three crucial policy documents was conducted. Finally, a set of expert interviews were conducted and a consensus development conference convened, with experts at the intersection between WASH and nutritional status. The authors found that the public sector would benefit from better integration of the concept of WASH into their policy, planning and implementation frameworks. The WASH sector should emphasize the role in which WASH plans consider the impact of WASH on the nutritional status of children. The various public sector departments involved in WASH service provision, and other WASH stakeholders, including community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations, should be involved in the decision-making of the nutrition sector.

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Stunting Trends in Children in Cambodia, 2000–2014 (P11-046-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz048.p11-046-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Courtney Allen ◽

Lindsay Mallick

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Extended Period ◽

Wealth Quintile ◽

Demographic And Health Surveys ◽

Mother’S Education ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children ◽

The Impact ◽

Height For Age ◽

Mother's Education

Abstract Objectives The height-for-age index, a useful marker of health, is not sensitive to recent nutritional insufficiencies but instead reflects cumulative growth deficiencies and linear growth retardation. Low height-for-age, known as stunting, reflects malnutrition over an extended period and can be affected by long-term or chronic morbidity. The weight-for-height index reveals malnourished children at a point in the time and the weight-for-age index reflects underweight children. This study examined trends and sociodemographic inequities in the nutritional status of children under 5 over a 14-year period (2000-2014) in Cambodia. Methods This analysis used data from four Cambodia Demographic and Health Surveys (CDHS) surveys in 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2014 to investigate child nutritional status over time. We conducted tests of association to identify significant changes between each survey, as well as between the first survey and the most recent survey. We performed additional tests of associations to assess the significance of relationships between these indicators and sociodemographic and health covariates within each survey and across surveys. These variables included place of residence (urban or rural), region, wealth quintile, and mother's education. We also included maternal age at birth, birth order, birth interval, ANC, facility delivery, and assistance at birth. Results The percentage of children who are stunted in Cambodia significantly decreased over the period of the four surveys, from 50% in 2000 to 32% in 2014. We found persisting significant differences in the percentages of stunted children in nearly all background characteristics including rural-urban residence, region, wealth, mother's education, age, and smoking status, location of and assistance at delivery, and child's current age. Conclusions Cambodia did not meet the MDG target for stunting by 2015, but the 17% significant decrease achieved in stunting from 2000 to 2014 is promising. This analysis shows gains in every background characteristic over the 14-year period. These gains reflect the impact of the several national programs that have focused on improving nutrition over the past decade; nevertheless, regional and wealth disparities persist and should be addressed. Funding Sources USAID.

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