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© Kamla-Raj 2004 Anthropologist, 6(3): 185-189 (2004)
Impact of Intervention Feeding Trial on Nutritional Status of 6-10 Years Old Malnourished Children
Aarti Sankhala1, A.K. Sankhla2, Bhavna Bhatnagar1 and Alpana Singh1
1. Department of Food & Nutrition, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan, India 2. CDFST, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan, India
Key words Nutritious Supplement. Feeding Trial. Diet. Anthropometry. Hb Levels
ABSTRACT The present piece of research was undertaken to study the effect of feeding nutritious supplements (based on underutilized foods) to selected 6 to 10 years old malnou-rished boys and girls using pre and post test experimental design. For the purpose, two supplements viz. Paushtic Laddu and Mathari, on the basis of its sensory, microbial and chemical qualities were selected. The amount of these supplements to be given daily furnished 1/4 to 1/3 of the day’s requirement for protein, energy, iron and b- carotene. The supplements were fed daily to selected malnourished children for a period of three months, which resulted in discernable improvement in weight and Hb. levels of experimental (42) children. However, no such change was observed in control (30) children. There was slight increment in height of children but the difference was statistically non significant. The data on dietary survey reveals variable inadequacies in the diet of both experimental and control group of children. Regarding clinical examination, the majority of signs indicative of PEM were common. Overall, the findings of the feeding trial were encouraging and need to be undertaken on wider cross -section.
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