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Trial using multiple micronutrient food supplement and its effect on cognition
Malavika Vinod Kumar1, S Rajagopalan
1Sundar Serendipity Foundation, Chennai, India. vinodkumar_m_k@hotmail.com
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|August 22, 2008
Summary
A multiple micronutrient food supplement (MMFS) improved hemoglobin and cognition in Indian school children. This nutritional intervention enhanced memory and attention, demonstrating its efficacy in improving children's overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional science
- Pediatric health
- Cognitive development
Background:
- Micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in school-aged children, impacting their nutritional status and cognitive functions.
- A well-formulated multiple micronutrient food supplement (MMFS) could potentially address these deficiencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a novel multiple micronutrient food supplement (MMFS) in improving nutritional status.
- To assess the impact of MMFS supplementation on cognitive functions, including memory and attention, in school children.
Main Methods:
- A one-year pre-post intervention study was conducted with 7-11 year old school children in Chennai, India.
- An experimental group (N=51) received daily meals cooked with MMFS, while a control group (N=72) did not.
- Nutritional status (hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count) and cognitive functions (memory, attention, intelligence) were assessed at baseline and endline.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed significant improvements in hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell counts (P<0.05).
- The control group experienced a significant decline in hemoglobin and red blood cell counts (P<0.05).
- Significant improvements in 5 out of 7 memory tests and the attention test were observed in the MMFS group compared to controls (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- The multiple micronutrient food supplement (MMFS) is effective in enhancing the nutritional status of school children.
- MMFS supplementation positively impacts cognitive functions, specifically memory and attention, in the studied pediatric population.
- The findings support the use of MMFS as an intervention to improve child nutrition and cognitive development.
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