scholarly journals EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION OF F100 BISCUITS MODIFIED WITH MORINGA OLEIFERA FLOUR SUBSTITUTION ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN WITH MALNUTRITION IN KENDARI CITY INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Riska Mayangsari ◽  
Ketut Rasmiati
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Main Ingredient ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Daily Food ◽  
Multiple Micronutrient ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background: Malnutrition is a condition of severe nutritional deficiency caused by an insufficient intake of energy and protein from daily food consumption. The most lethal impacts are declined IQ score, decreased cognitive development, and diminished sensory integration, which could harm the life of the children and resulted in the loss of the national youth generation. One effort to overcome this problem is to develop a diet alternative using F100 materials substituted from kelor (Moringa Oleifera) flour as the main ingredient and reform it into edible biscuits. Kelor leaves contain multiple micronutrient elements that are essential for children and have been proven to increase the nutritional status of children with malnutrition.Objective: This research aims to identify the effect of the supplementation of F100 biscuits modified with kelor flour substitution on the nutritional status of under-five children with malnutrition.Methods: This was a pre-experimental study conducted in Kendari city Indonesia from May-June 2019. Twenty children were included and given modified biscuits on a scale of 100 gm per day for six consecutive weeks. Data were analyzed using dependent and independent sample t-test.Results: There was a significant effect of the supplementation of F100 modified biscuits on the nutritional status of under-five children with malnutrition (p = 0.002).Conclusion: The F100 supplementation modified with kelor flour substitution biscuits has been proven to be effective in increasing the nutritional status of under-five children with malnutrition.

scholarly journals A community-based cross-sectional study on the nutritional status of children less than 5 years of age using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in a semi-urban area of northern Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
Anuhya B ◽  
Nisha B ◽  
Ruma Dutta ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Malnutrition among under-five children is a major public health problem all around the world. About more than 30% of the malnutrition world-wide is prevalent in southern Asia, a significant proportion of which is contributed by India. It is well known that malnutrition is frequently a part of a vicious cycle that includes poverty and infections, which can last a life-time and may also affect the next generations. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of children less than 5 years in a semi-urban area of Tamil Nadu using a composite index of anthropometric failure. A cross-sectional community-based study was undertaken among 168 children and anthropometric measurements were taken. Using conventional Z score indicators, 22.62% of the children were found to be stunted, 43.45% of the children were underweight and wasting was found in 45.83% of the children. Whereas using CIAF, the results were found to be 38.69% (no failure), 11.90% (Only wasting), 23.21% (Wasting and underweight), 11.31% (Wasting, underweight and Stunting), 6.55% (Stunting and underweight) 5.36% (Only stunting) and 2.98% (Only underweight). There was an unacceptably high prevalence of malnutrition among under-five children. Therefore, using CIAF showed better classification of undernutrition than conventional indicators. Also, health institutions at all levels should integrate nutrition as a health component and there is a need to educate the parents to provide age-appropriate energy-rich, locally available and nutritionally balanced food items. Accelerating the reduction in under-5 mortality is possible by expanding effective preventive and curative interventions that target the main causes of undernutrition. This will, in the long run, help in making this nation healthier, stronger, and more prosperous.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Under-Five Years (6–59 Months) Children Attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 183-183
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Kigbu Francis ◽  
Titilayo Bamidele ◽  
Micheal Enemali
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Abstract Objectives Malnutrition is a major public health challenge in developing countries and as such the nutritional status of children serve as an indicator to rate the overall well-being of a society. In this study, we assessed the nutritional status of under-five children attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nigeria. Methods After ethical clearance, 165 under five children were randomly recruited into the study. The socio-demographic and nutritional information of the children and mother were obtained using structured questionnaires. Anthropometric assessment was done on each child and blood samples analyzed using standard biochemical techniques. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results Out of the 165 children recruited for this study, 51.5% were males. 41.2% of the children showed prevalence of Global Malnutrition, 15.8% and 25.5% indicated moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) respectively. 66.1% of the children had Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measures in the normal range of 12.5–14.6 cm. There is a significant relationship between nutritional knowledge of the mother, socioeconomic status, child feeding practices, and the nutritional status of their children (P < 0.05). The biochemical parameters studied reported that average PCV (33.32 ± 4.49) and total protein (34.53 ± 13.26 g/L) were lower than the normal range, glucose (4.52 ± 0.97 mmol/L) and Calcium (2.14 ± 0.25 mmol/L) were within the normal range and Albumin (64.16 ± 16.87 g/L) was above the normal range. Conclusions This study has successfully revealed the nutritional status of under five years children in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Our findings have critical implications for intervention initiatives among children in Nigeria. Funding Sources Self funded.

scholarly journals Influence of various demographic factors on nutritional status of children under five years of age

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Sahira Aaraj ◽  
Alia Halim ◽  
Syed Kaleem ur Rehman ◽  
Iffat Fatima Zaman ◽  
Sameera Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
P Value ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background: Malnutrition in under five children is prevalent in our country.  It makes them prone to infections and increases child mortality. This can be controlled by identifying and modifying the predisposing factors. Objective: To assess nutritional status and to analyze the influence of various demographic factors on nutritional status of under five children. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shifa Falahi and Community Health center in Islamabad. Children under five years of age were included. Information was collected from mothers on a self-designed questionnaire. Weight and height of children was recorded and classified according to WHO Z score. Data was evaluated on SPSS 20. Univariate analysis was done to determine independent effect of each predictor on outcome. Results: Total of 280 patients were enrolled. 162 (57. 9%) of them were malnourished. Stunting was seen in 24.6% cases, while 26.1% were underweight. Wasting was seen in 19.6% cases. More males were stunted (27.9%) and underweight (27.27%) as compared to females (21.2%) and (24.8%) respectively. Low household income (p value 0.014), poor maternal education (p value 0.018), joint family system (0.002), unboiled drinking water (0.008) and repeated diarrheas (0.02) were found significantly associated with malnutrition. Most of the mothers (>75%) had adequate knowledge of breast feeding, vaccination, seeking medical advice for their babies. Conclusion: All forms of childhood malnutrition are prevalent. Poor socioeconomic status and maternal illiteracy are strong contributors towards malnutrition. Unboiled drinking water and diarrheas are further aggravating the nutritional status of children.

scholarly journals Nutritional Assessment of Under Five Children Attending Pediatric Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in the Capital of Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Uma Devi Chhetri ◽  
Sujan Sayami ◽  
Prabha Mainali
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Severe Stunting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Pediatric Clinic ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Introduction: There has been a decreasing trend in malnutrition (stunting, wasting, and under-weight) in Nepal from 2001 till 2016 according to Nepal demographic health survey 2016. We tried to study whether these national survey data equally reflect the nutritional status of children visiting hospitals in the capital city of our country. The objective of the study was to evaluate the nutritional status of children less than five years of age brought to a hospital in Kathmandu. Methods: Anthropometric measurements (height/length and weight), other demographic details, and morbidity of all children, six months to five years of age, visiting the hospital over the period of three months were collected from the out-patient register. Height-for-age, weight-for-height, and weight-for-age were calculated and expressed as standard deviation units as compared to the median of reference data taken from WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study Group (2007). Association between morbidity and various anthropometric values were calculated. Results: A total of 424 children were included in the study. There were 2.1% severely stunted, 8% stunted, 2.8% tall, and 1.7% very tall children. Similarly, 6.4% were severely wasted, 14.4% wasted, 4.7% severely under-weight, and 12.3% under-weight. The anthropometric values were significantly associated with morbidity (acute Vs chronic) but not associated with whether they were from within Kathmandu or form outside, and individual morbidity. Conclusion: Wasting and severe wasting in under five children from and nearby Kathmandu of Nepal is higher while stunting and severe stunting is lower as compared to previous National reports.

scholarly journals Anthropometric Indices of Giardia-Infected Under-Five Children Presenting with Moderate-to-Severe Diarrhea and Their Healthy Community Controls: Data from the Global Enteric Multicenter Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1186
Author(s):  
Shamsun Nahar Shaima ◽  
Sumon Kumar Das ◽  
Shahnawaz Ahmed ◽  
Yasmin Jahan ◽  
Soroar Hossain Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Giardia Infection ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Among all intestinal parasitosis, giardiasis has been reported to be associated with delayed growth in malnourished children under 5 living in low- and middle-income countries. Relevant data on the nutritional status of children aged 0–59 months presenting with moderate-to-severe diarrhea (MSD) and giardia infection were collected from sentinel health facilities of the Global Enteric Multicenter Study’s (GEMS) seven field settings, placed in diverse countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia between, December 2007 and February 2011. Then, this study analyzed a robust dataset of study participants (n = 22,569). Children having giardiasis with MSD constituted as cases (n = 1786), and those without MSD constituted as controls (n = 3470). Among the seven field sites, symptomatic giardiasis was 15% and 22% in Asian and African sites, respectively, whereas asymptomatic giardia infection (healthy without MSD) in Asian and African sites was 21.7% and 30.7%, respectively. Wasting and underweight were more frequently associated and stunting less often associated with symptomatic giardiasis (for all, p < 0.001). Symptomatic giardiasis had a significant association with worsening of nutritional status in under-five children. Improved socio-economic profile along with proper sanitation and hygienic practices are imperative to enhance child nutritional status, particularly in resource limited settings.

scholarly journals Severe acute malnutrition and its associated factors among under-five children in two districts of Nepal

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Ghimire ◽  
Binod Kumar Aryal ◽  
Ankush Kumar Gupta ◽  
Suman Sapkota Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Toilet Facility ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Food Insecure Households

Abstract Background : The main objective of this study was to identify the risk factors of severe acute malnutrition in under-five children in the two districts of Nepal. Methods: Using a mid-upper arm circumference measure, nutritional status along with the associated factors underlying determinants of undernutrition of 404 children who visited the Outpatient Therapeutic Centres were assessed using a validated structured questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and associated variables. Results: The odds of a child being in the SAM category increased significantly if the family have five or more children and if the household yearly income is below an average. The children in the Madhesi family were 3.6 times more likely to be malnourished. Toilet facility (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 4.45; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.88-10.53) and family with no kitchen garden (AOR: 3.16; 95% CI: 1.28-7.89) were significantly associated with SAM among under five children. Children from moderate food insecure and severe food insecure households were 3.2 and 5.5 times more likely to be malnourished respectively. Compared to the mothers with no job, mother with some sort of paid job had more than six times higher odds of having severely acute malnourished children.Conclusions: These findings suggest that the nutrition interventions as well as awareness on child feeding practices are crucial to improve the nutritional status of children especially among Madhesi community, poorer households and among illiterate mothers.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK ORANG TUA YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA DI DESA GAJI DEMAK

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Endang Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Masa balita adalah masa yang paling hebat dalam tumbuh kembang, dimana terdapat periode transisi dari makanan bayi ke makanan orang. Masih ada 38,9% Balita di Indonesia yang masing mengalami masalah gizi, terutama Balita dengan tinggi badan dan berat badan (pendek – normal) sebesar 23,4% yang berpotensi akan mengalami kegemukan, Tujuan peneltian ini adalah mengetahui hubungan  karakteristik ibu dengan status gizi balita di Desa Gaji kecamatan Guntur Kabupaten Demak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan waktu crosssectional, Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang mempunyai Balita usia 0 – 60 bulan sejumlah 80 orang dengan teknik total sampling, instrument yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang berisi tentang karakteristik dan alat ukur berat badan serta tinggi badan untuk menegetahui status gizi balita.Uji statistic menggunakan chi square.Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan antara umur ibu dengan status gizi balita (p value = 0,025), tidak terdapat hubungan antara umur ibu dengan status gizi balita (p value = 0,245), terdapat hubungan antara pekerjaan  ibu dengan status gizi balita(p value = 0,016), terdapat  hubungan antara pendapatan  keluarga dengan status gizi balita(p value = 0,000) Kata kunci : umur, pendidikan, pekerjaan, pendapatan, status gizi, balita. CHARACTERISTICS OF PARENTS RELATED TO THE NUTRITION STATUS IN GAJI VILLAGE DEMAK ABSTRACT Childhood is the most intense period of growth and development, where there is a transition period from baby food to people's food. There are still 38.9% of under-five-children in Indonesia who has nutritional problems and 23.4% have potential to become obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the characteristics of mothers with nutritional status under-five-children in Gaji Village, Demak District. This research method used analytical survey method with cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study were all mothers who have children aged 0 - 60 months which is 80 people using the total sampling technique. The instrument was a questionnaire containing the characteristics and measuring instruments of weight and height to determine the nutritional status of children. Statistical tests had been done with chi square. The results of the study showed there is a relationship between maternal age and nutritional status of children (p value = 0.025), there is no correlation between maternal age and nutritional status of children (p value = 0.245), there is a relationship between the work of mothers and nutrition status (p value = 0.016)  , there is a relationship between family income and nutritional status (p value = 0,000). keywords: age, education, employment, income, nutritional status, under-five-children

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Under-five Children living in Orphanages compared with their Counterparts living with their Families in Host Communities in Lagos State

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
M.O. Izuka ◽  
F.A. Olatona ◽  
O.F. Adeniyi ◽  
A.T. Onajole
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background: The prevalence of malnutrition in Nigerian orphanages is not clearly defined despite the high burden. This study was conducted to determine and compare the nutritional status of children living in orphanages and children living in the host communities.Methods: It was a comparative cross-sectional study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 180 under-five children each from orphanages and host communities. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics and nutrient intake. Weight, height, mid-upper-arm circumference and nutrient intake were assessed following standard procedures. SPSS (version 20.0) was used for data entry and analysis. Association between variables was determined using Chi-square, t-test or Fisher’s exact tests and level of significance was set at p < 0.05.Result: The mean age of the children in orphanages was 38.5 months while that of the children in the host communities was 38.3 months. Wasting and over-nutrition were significantly lower among children living in orphanages compared with those living in the host communities, (5.6% versus 14.4%, p=0.006) and (5.6% versus 13.9%, p=0.008), respectively. The proportion of children living in orphanages who met the Recommended Dietary Allowance for proteins (95%) was significantly higher than those in the host communities (88.9%), (p=0.033).Conclusion: The nutritional status of children living in the orphanages was better than that of the children living in their host communities. More interventions on feeding infant and young children are needed in communities in Lagos State to ensure better nutritional status.

scholarly journals Study to Assess the Nutritional Status of Under Five Children in a Selected Sub Center of Bikaner, Rajasthan – India

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhuvanesh Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

This is a study to assess nutritional status of children of age under five in a selected sub center of Bikaner, Rajasthan - India. The objective of the research is to: assess the nutritional status of under five children in terms of height and weight; compare the nutritional status of under five children with various standards; and compare the nutritional status of under five children with their demographic variables.

Implementation of Home Visit Programs in Improving Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children in Developing Countries: A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Zakiah Zulfa ◽  
◽  
Cesa Septiana Pratiwi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Home Visit ◽  
Home Visits ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Review Question

Background: In developing country, malnutrition of under five children was still a severe problem because it may have an impact on the quality of human resources in the future. Various program has been tried in many places to overcome this problem, one of which is through a home visit program, which is very necessary for educational purposes to manage malnutrition. This study aimed to determine how to implement a home visit program to improve the nutritional status of under five children in developing countries. Subjects and Method: A scoping review method was conducted using Arksey and O’malley (2005) framework with five steps: (1) Identify the scoping review question; (2) Identify relevant articles; (3) Article selection; (4) Mapping; (5) Present the results, discussion and conclusion. The search included Pubmed, Wiley, Ebsco, Science Direct, and Google scholar databases. The inclusion criteria were original articles in Indonesian and English from developing countries published from 2010 to 2019. The data were reported by PRISMA flow chart. Results: Five of the 159 articles were selected, and found that five themes were summarized, namely: (1) effective implementation of home visits, (2) types of rehabilitation of nutritional status of under-five children on home visits, (3) home visit officers 4) time and activities for conducting home visits and 5 ) constraints on home visits for malnutrition education purposes. Conclusion: Home visit program is an effective and significant strategy to reduce the incidence of underweight, moderate and severe malnutrition, stunting and wasting in under five children only when combined with other programs. Several knowledge gaps identify which confirm through further research. Keywords: home visit, nutritional status of under-five children, malnutrition, developing countries Correspondence: Siti Zakiah Zulfa. Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Jl. Ringroad Barat No.63, Mlangi, Nogotirto, Gamping, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 085641349694. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.11

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