Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan
Stunting in children is a common form of undernutrition in developing countries. Deficiency of micronutrients including iron and zinc has been associated with growth faltering in young children. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of iron and zinc supplementation on the growth and morb...
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my-upm-ir.112212024-06-12T08:25:13Z Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan 2001-04 Yim, Hip Seng Stunting in children is a common form of undernutrition in developing countries. Deficiency of micronutrients including iron and zinc has been associated with growth faltering in young children. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of iron and zinc supplementation on the growth and morbidity status of undernourished infants from rural villages in the district ofKota Bharu, Kelantan. A six months randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 9S undernourished (weight-for-age Z score < -1.0 SD of NCHS reference) infants aged 6- 12 months. The infants were divided into 5 groups, comprising 4 supplementation and a placebo groups: Group I-Fe (20 mg/week) + Zn (17 mg/week) with vitamins A (1700 Ug/week) and C (20 mg/week); Group II-Fe with vitamins A and C; Group III-Zn with vitamins A and C; Group IV-Fe + Zn only; and Group V-Placebo (plain syrup). Length, weight and circumferences of mid-upper arm (MUAC), head and chest were measured monthly. Morbidity status as indicated by symptoms including diarrhoea, fever, cough, running nose and vomiting was recorded by interviewing the mothers fortnightly. Information on feeding practices, use of complementary foods and their nutrient intake were also obtained from the mothers. 2001-04 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11221/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11221/1/FPSK_M_2001_9.pdf text en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Khor, Geok Lin English |
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Stunting in children is a common form of undernutrition in developing countries.
Deficiency of micronutrients including iron and zinc has been associated with growth
faltering in young children. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of iron and
zinc supplementation on the growth and morbidity status of undernourished infants
from rural villages in the district ofKota Bharu, Kelantan.
A six months randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 9S
undernourished (weight-for-age Z score < -1.0 SD of NCHS reference) infants aged 6-
12 months. The infants were divided into 5 groups, comprising 4 supplementation and
a placebo groups: Group I-Fe (20 mg/week) + Zn (17 mg/week) with vitamins A (1700
Ug/week) and C (20 mg/week); Group II-Fe with vitamins A and C; Group III-Zn with
vitamins A and C; Group IV-Fe + Zn only; and Group V-Placebo (plain syrup).
Length, weight and circumferences of mid-upper arm (MUAC), head and chest were
measured monthly. Morbidity status as indicated by symptoms including diarrhoea,
fever, cough, running nose and vomiting was recorded by interviewing the mothers
fortnightly. Information on feeding practices, use of complementary foods and their
nutrient intake were also obtained from the mothers. |
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Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan |
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Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan |
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Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan |
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Effects Of Iron And Zinc Supplementation On Growth And Morbidity Status Of Undernourished Infants (6-12 Months Old) From Rural Villages In Kelantan |
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effects of iron and zinc supplementation on growth and morbidity status of undernourished infants (6-12 months old) from rural villages in kelantan |
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