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Interventions to improve vitamin and mineral inadequacies among children in India: a scoping review

Edlin Glane Mathias1, Kurvatteppa Halemani2, Ameeka Shereen Lobo3

  • 1Centre for Evidence-informed Decision making, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics : the Official Journal of the British Dietetic Association
|November 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

This review highlights that vitamin and mineral supplements, alongside nutritional counseling, effectively address deficiencies in Indian children. These interventions are crucial for improving child health and development outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Micronutrient Deficiencies

Background:

  • Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are prevalent in children, impacting physical, mental, and cognitive development.
  • Addressing these inadequacies is critical for overall child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map interventions aimed at improving vitamin and mineral inadequacies in children residing in India.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of effective strategies for nutritional enhancement in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted adhering to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Studies published between January 2012 and September 2023, focusing on children aged 6 months to 19 years in India, were systematically searched across multiple databases.
  • Interventions targeting vitamin and mineral deficiencies were collated and data were analyzed narratively.

Main Results:

  • The review identified 18 eligible studies from an initial search of 1566 records.
  • Effective interventions included supplementation with iron, vitamins A, C, and D, and zinc-rich foods.
  • Nutritional counseling and fortified foods (e.g., whole-wheat recipes, ragi, porridge) also demonstrated positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Vitamin and mineral supplementation significantly reduces anemia in children.
  • There is a need for policymakers to develop strategies to increase awareness among parents, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), caregivers, and schoolteachers regarding these deficiencies and interventions.
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Keywords:
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