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Introduction: The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized children is high and is associated with negative health impact. The aim of this study was to characterize the nutritional status of hospitalized children as we...

The circumstances in which children are born and their material and intellectual resources determine their abilities and the extent to which they will be able to develop their human potential. Government policies cannot ...

Introduction: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of child mortality worldwide. Understanding the determinants of recovery time in children with SAM is pivotal for reducing associated mortality and morb...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Child nutrition is crucial for a country's economic development. In Bangladesh, nearly half of the children under five suffer from malnutrition, with higher rates in rural areas. This study a...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Undernutrition is gradually declining worldwide except in sub‐Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia. Prevalence is almost stagnant in low‐and middle‐income countries (LIMCs), contributi...

Objective. To estimate energy, nutrient intake and diet adequacy in school-aged children based on the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 (ENSANUT 2006). Material and Methods. Food intake data from food fre...

We aim to evaluate the nutritional status and the main causes of malnutrition in uremic children. Study group consisted of 29 children (15 male, 14 female) with end stage renal disease (ESRD). There were ten (5 male, 5 f...

BackgroundAutistic children experience disproportionately high rates of malnutrition compared to non-autistic (NA) peers. Sensorimotor integration differences (SMD), prevalent in 69–95% of autistic individuals, are hyp...

Objective. The objective of the study was to measure theprevalence of overweight and obesity in Mexican schoolagechildren (5-11 years) in the National Nutrition Survey1999 (NNS-1999). Material and Methods. Overweightand ...

Objectives. To estimate trends of undernutrition (stunting and underweight) among children younger than 5 years covered by the universal health coverage programs Plan Nacer and Programa Sumar. Methods. From 2005 to 2013,...

Abstract Background Undernutrition remains a major public health concern among HIV-positive children. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectiveness in managing HIV, these children still face nutritio...

This study aimed to analyze the criteria used by nutritionists in menu planning for daycare centers and preschools in the municipal education network of Rio Grande do Sul. Thirty-eight municipalities participated, with 8...

Abstract Background Adequate bowel preparation is critical for the success of pediatric colonoscopy. International guidelines recommend standardized low-volume regimens, although several studies also support individualiz...

Background Inadequate dietary diversity during complementary feeding contributes to high childhood malnutrition rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding relationships between dietary quality and nutritional outcomes ac...

Abstract Background The last two decades have seen a significant decrease in mortality for children

Abstract The objective of this systematic review is to identify, appraise and synthesise the best available evidence on the effectiveness of nutritional counselling and education interventions on maternal, infant and chi...

Abstract Objective: This systematic review synthesizes existing research on the relationship between dietary intake—specifically concerning food and beverage items promoted or restricted by U.S. federal school nutriti...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The immediate and long‐term effects of COVID‐19 pandemic on the children go beyond just being a viral infection. A child's mental health and psychological issues like irritability, anxiet...

Abstract Background Socio-economic status is a known predictor of childhood obesity. Improvements to school meals have been promoted as a method of combating rising childhood obesity rates, especially in low-income popul...

Nesta revisão foi quantificada a ocorrência da desnutrição infantil em pré-escolares dos diferentes ecossistemas do Amazonas na última década. Foram incluídos os trabalhos que adotaram como parâmetro diagnóstic...

Abstract Objective: To estimate the effect of integrating responsive care, early learning and development monitoring into a community-based package of activities on nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, on improvements in ...

Anemia is a common finding in children with chronic renal failure (CRF) due to the decreased production of erythropoietin when glomerular filtration rate diminishes below 35 mL/min/1.73m2. Red blood cells are normocytic ...