scholarly journals Community-based nutritional intervention for reducing malnutrition among children under 5 years of age in the Islamic Republic of Iran

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 238-245
Author(s):  
H. Malekafzali
Keyword(s):  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Primary Health Care System ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Practical Instruction ◽  
Children Under 5

A project was conducted in a rural area in September 1994 with the aim of decreasing the incidence of protein-energy malnutrition among children under 5 years, by nutritional intervention through the primary health care system. An initial situation analysis revealed the region’s resources and causes of malnutrition. Practical instruction on feeding methods, deworming, environmental sanitation, the promotion of home-grown vegetables and reinforcement of the growth monitoring programme were chosen as the routes for intervention. All indices were reassessed in the region after 1 year. Results showed that nutritional awareness had grown among mothers, and that the incidence of malnutrition had dropped from 6.5% to 1.8%, as measured against the weight-for-height index

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary intervention for reducing malnutrition among children in the Islamic Republic of Iran

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 844-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sheikholeslam ◽  
M. Kimiagar ◽  
F. Siasi ◽  
Z. Abdollahi ◽  
A. Jazayeri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Multidisciplinary Intervention ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Mixed Pattern

A multidisciplinary intervention to reduce protein-energy malnutrition among children in rural areas was piloted in 3 provinces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Based on an initial situation analysis, a range of interventions were implemented through local nongovernmental organizations, including nutrition, health and literacy education for mothers, improved growth monitoring and fostering rural cooperatives and income generation schemes. Malnutrition before and after the intervention [in 1996 and 1999] was assessed using anthropometric measurements of r and om samples of children aged 6-35 months in control and intervention areas. Three years into the intervention, all indicators of malnutrition had consistently decreased in all intervention areas and the prevalence of underweight and stunting was significantly lower. Control areas showed a mixed pattern of small increases and decreases in malnutrition indicators

A Study on Under Five Nutritional Status and its Determinants in a Semi-Rural Community of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.O. Ojofeitimi ◽  
O.O. Owolabi ◽  
A. Aderonmu ◽  
A.O. Esimai ◽  
S.O.H. Olasanmi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Ten variables were assessed as they influence the under five (U5) nutritional status of children at Oranfe, a semi-rural community in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun state, Nigeria. The two types of protein energy malnutrition (PEM) that are prevalent in the community are stunting and wasting. Of the 230 children assessed using Waterlow's technique, 23% and 22.6% were stunted and wasted respectively. The results confirmed that mothers' educational level, age, parity, types of family and children's immunization status and age are some of the key determinants of nutritional status of U5 children. The intensification of exclusive breast feeding, female education, a compulsory food demonstration unit in all health centres, use of complementary feeds from 7 months upwards, growth monitoring and promotion are some of the strategies to reduce the high prevalence of PEM in both rural and urban areas of developing countries.

scholarly journals Standardization of protein-enriched cookies made from Tamarind seed flour

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (SI) ◽  
pp. 194-197
Author(s):  
Farhat Sultana ◽  
Vijayalakshmi ◽  
Geetha ◽  
Mini
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Supplemental Food ◽  
Seed Flour ◽  
Tamarind Seed ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Protein Rich ◽  
Value Added Products ◽  
Children Under 5

Protein-energy malnutrition is one of the major public health problems in India affecting children under 5 years of age. The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 is 42.5% in India, being the highest globally. The need for low-cost supplemental food is vital under such conditions. This study aims to develop low cost and protein-rich value-added products from Tamarind seed flour. The incorporation of Tamarind seed flour (50%) in the development of cookies exhibited a significant level of increase in protein in cookies. The protein content of Control cookies was 5.65% and Tamarind seed flour incorporated cookies was 11.26%. This study depicted that Tamarind seed flour can be used as the replacement of conventionally used cereal flours to develop functional foods to curb protein-energy malnutrition.  

Mothers' Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Child Weight, Child Feeding and Related Practices in Myanmar

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tin-Maung Chit ◽  
Hla Kyi ◽  
Aye Thwin
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Malnourished Child ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Child Weight ◽  
Protein Energy

The aim is to identify mother's attitude and concern regarding child weight and feeding practices and also to explore the importance of growth monitoring activity in preventing Protein, Energy, Malnutrition (PEM). Trained interviewers from the respective State/Division nutrition team interviewed ninety mothers from different areas and Divisions. Mothers were categorized into three groups of thirty: those with a well-nourished child, a malnourished child or a child who had died of infectious disease. 90% of well-nourished children were weighed at birth and 100% of them had received regular weighing. 89% of their mothers could identify their child birth weight as normal and all of them know the negative health consequences of Low Birth Weight. Regarding attitude towards feeding during illness, most mothers of a well-nourished child believe that feeding during illness is better for recovery. That proportion is high as twice as of the remaining groups. Data regarding child feeding practices show mothers of a well nourished child have timely and appropriate starting of these practices. It is inferred from the recent finding that mothers who had received growth monitoring program since delivery have better preventive behavior for PEM and the role of basic health staff in these activity is also acknowledged.

scholarly journals LOW SERUM CHROMIUM IS RARE IN PATIENTS THAT UNDERWENT ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY FOR LONG TERM ENTERAL FEEDING

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Adriana SANTOS ◽  
Jorge FONSECA ◽  
Elisabete CAROLINO ◽  
António Sousa GUERREIRO
Keyword(s):  
Serum Proteins ◽  
Graphite Furnace ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Endoscopic Gastrostomy ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Cr Concentration ◽  
Low Serum

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Patients that underwent Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) present with protein-energy malnutrition. Trace elements are required in small quantities and Chromium (Cr) displays a major role in the metabolism. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate Cr levels and its relationship with serum proteins, BMI and underlying diseases during the first 3 months of PEG feeding. METHODS Prospective observational study during 3-months, when PEG was performed (T0), after 4 (T1), and 12 weeks (T3). Initial evaluation included: age, gender, underlying disease, NRS-2002, BMI, serum albumin, transferrin and Cr concentration. At T1 and T3 a blood sample was collected for Cr, albumin and transferrin. A Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy was used to assess Cr. According with the underlying disease, patients were divided into two groups: head and neck cancer (HNC) and neurological dysphagia (ND). All patients were fed with homemade meals. RESULTS A one hundred and twenty-nine patients (80 males), 26-95 years old were studied: HNC-52; ND-77. The observed data included low mean values of BMI from 71 patients; low Cr-8, low albumin-70, low transferrin-85 and 57 with both proteins low. Albumin was associated with survival time ( P =0.024) and there was a significant correlation between albumin and Cr (r=0.217, P =0.012). A good evolution of Cr and proteins values was observed, with no low Cr levels at T3. CONCLUSION Low serum Cr is rare in PEG-patients, with no relationship to other studied parameters. For the minority of patients displaying low Cr before gastrostomy, homemade PEG meals seem to be effective.

Risk factors for protein?energy malnutrition in children under 5 years: Study from Luangprabang province, Laos

2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
MANILAY PHENGXAY ◽  
MOAZZAM ALI ◽  
FUMIHIRO YAGYU ◽  
PHENGXAY SOULIVANH ◽  
CHUSHI KUROIWA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Children Under 5
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