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Effect of Calcium Carbonate Preparation on Malnutrition in Preschool Children

Fang Zhang1, Ping Guo2

  • 1Child Health Center, Shiyan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : Ecam
|August 15, 2022
PubMed

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Calcium carbonate preparations significantly improved bone density and nutritional status in malnourished children compared to calcium lactate. This suggests calcium carbonate is more effective for treating childhood malnutrition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Mineral Metabolism
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Malnutrition in preschool children presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Nutritional deficiencies, particularly calcium, can impair growth and bone development.
  • Effective supplementation strategies are crucial for ameliorating malnutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of calcium carbonate preparations in treating malnutrition among preschool children.
  • To compare the effects of calcium carbonate versus calcium lactate on nutritional indices and bone health.
  • To assess patient compliance and satisfaction with calcium preparations.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 100 malnourished preschool children.
  • Participants were assigned to receive either calcium carbonate or calcium lactate preparations.
  • Outcome measures included bone density, malnutrition scores, nutritional markers, and treatment satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Calcium carbonate significantly increased bone content and density compared to calcium lactate (P < 0.05).
  • Children receiving calcium carbonate showed reduced malnutrition symptoms and improved serum levels of key nutritional markers (P < 0.05).
  • Higher patient compliance (96%) and satisfaction (98%) were observed with calcium carbonate.

Conclusions:

  • Calcium carbonate preparations demonstrate superior efficacy in ameliorating malnutrition in preschool children compared to calcium lactate.
  • Calcium carbonate positively impacts bone health and overall nutritional status.
  • The findings support the use of calcium carbonate for managing childhood malnutrition.
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