Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition
Open Access
ISSN: 2472-1182
ISSN: 2472-1182
WEbRx Lifesystems India Private Limited, Pai’s Clinic, Mumbai, India
Uday Pai is working in WEbRx Lifesystems India Private Limited. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article
"Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplement in Growth and Development of Children aged 2-12 years "
Author(s): Chetan Mehndiratta*, Jasjit Singh Bhasin, Vaman Khadilkar, IPS Kochar, Uday Pai, Guatam Mittal, Prashant Sanskar and Tanmay Agrawal
Objective: Post marketing study to determine the effect of 6 months consumption of nutritional supplement on growth and development of children aged 2-12 years.
Background: Young children in India suffer from some of the highest levels of stunting, underweight, and wasting observed in any country in the world. The levels of over-nutrition are also on a rise. Prevention of child malnutrition require diets providing adequate energy and essential nutrients to promote catch-up growth, strengthen resistance to infection, and support normal mental, physical and metabolic development.
Methods: This is an observational randomized controlled arm study, where anoral nutritional supplement is given to 776 children, aged 2-12 years, for 6 months along with normal diet. Anthropometric parameters (height, weight and BMI) are assesse.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2472-1182.21.6.126