MICRONUTRIENT – INTERACTION AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Journal Title: International Journal of Educational Science and Research (IJESR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Multiple-micronutrient deficiencies are most common and widespread among the vulnerable groups, especially in the children, in many developing countries, including India. The present study aims to assessing the effect of supplementation of combination of micronutrients in the reduction of the micronutrient deficiencies. The study was conducted on 450 children in the age group of 8-10 years from upper primary municipal schools located in the Tirupati urban areas. Among them 120 children, who were stunted and stunted and wasted having micronutrient deficiency were chosen for the study. They were further divided into 10 groups each to receive Fe+Vit-C, Zn+Fe, Vit-A+Zn, Vit-A+Fe& placebo. The intervention was done over a four month period. The supplementation impact was assessed through anthropometric measurements and biochemical parameters. The findings of the study supports the combination of nutrient supplementation as evidenced by significant improvement in the parameters of growth status. And some combinations showed improvement in biochemical status. In conclusion, the study strongly favours combination of nutrients supplement approach will serve as an effective method to combat micronutrient malnutrition. So it exists the positive interaction between the nutrients (micronutrients).
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N. RAJANI, G. SIREESHA
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