P06.26 LB
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to address, in a large population-based study, longitudinal occurrence patterns and course of malnutrition among pre-school children and to compare these patterns among clinically and anthropometrically defined malnutrition.
Methods: Study has the design of pre–post control group design. A sample of 57 pre-school (Anganwadi ) children of age 2 to 6 years was enrolled. One is of controlled group of 24 children and study group of 33 children. The two government anganwadis selected of Harlapur, which is under developed rural area in Harihar town, Karnataka, India. Two-month contacts were organized making up 15 days of follow-up and giving preparation of Shakthi ladoo, weekly thrice, Ingredients of Shakthi ladoo (a wholesome Ayurveda and Yoga diet food) is Powders of Green gram whole, soya whole, wheat, jaggery and ghee (nutritive values-protein-12.45%, carbohydrate-72,52%, energy-356.3 kcal/100 gms-tested in Pristine laboratories, Bangalore, Karnataka, India). It increases protein and carbohydrates which is essential nutrient for preschoolers. Due to mudga i.e. green gram helps in digestion and balancing the tridoshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). Due to jaggary, increases rakta dhatu (HB%) nourishes body.
Results: Weight was analyzed before and after two months. In experimental group it was observed the increase in the weight, which was significant (paired sample t-test was applied p<0.05). While in control group no significant changes were observed.
Conclusion: Shakti ladoo (Ayurveda Nutritive diet) increases the weight of the pre-school children significantly in experimental group when compared to control group.
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