Evolution of the Pronostic Inflammatory and Nutritional Index (PINI) of the Malnourished Children of 6-59 Months during Supplementation with Soya and Spirulina in Côte d’ivoire
Journal Title: International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the evolution of the Pronostic of Inflammatory and nutritional Index (PINI) during the supplementation with soya and spirulina in children from 6 to 59 months. Study Design: Hundred ninety-five (195) children moderate malnourished selected according to WHO standards. Place and Duration of Study: Children selected were distributed in three groups in order to receive in addition to the family food during one month respectively millet porridge (group 1; 65 children), millet porridge strengthened in the soya (group 2; 65 children) and millet porridge enriched in the spirulina (group 3; 65 children). Methodology: Nutritional and inflammatory parameters were measured at the beginning and the end of study. PINI was also calculated in this study. Results: The group 3 (Spirulina) recorded significant variations (p 0.05) regarding all the parameters (decrease of CRP and 1-GPA and increase of albumin and prealbumin). As for the PINI, it has been significantly (p 0.05) reduced in group 2 and a high significant decrease was shown in group 3 (p 0.01). It emerges from the study that the spirulina improves more quickly the PINI as nutritional supplement than the Soya compared to family food. Conclusion: This study indicates spirulina and soybean could be used to improve nutritional status in children suffering from acute malnutrition.
Authors and Affiliations
Youan Gouanda Pascal, Kouakou Yeboue Koffi François, Bamba Abou, Koffi Allali Eugene, Yapi Houphouet Felix
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- EP ID EP316996
- DOI 10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/32951
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