Estimation of calories intake, iron, zinc, and selenium among children of the underprivileged area in Sindh, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malnutrition is one of the most serious community health issues in developing countries. This study estimated total energy intake, Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Selenium (Se), Calcium (Ca), and Phosphate (PO4) levels among school-going children (aged 13-17 years) of the underprivileged area in Sindh, Pakistan.

Methods

Children from Mithi City, District Tharparkar, were selected for this cross-sectional investigation. Students from various schools from both genders who fulfilled the selection criteria were selected. A questionnaire was filled, and five ml blood samples were taken to analyze blood parameters. Each participant's estimated nutrient intake (ENI) per day was assessed and matched to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) to determine their micro and macronutrie

SUBMITTER: Kapoor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11198758 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature