Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 1 - 5
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Background:
Malnutrition
remains
a
significant
public
health
concern
in
Pakistan,
affecting
physical
and
cognitive
development
children.
Motor
development,
critical
marker
of
early
growth,
is
particularly
vulnerable
to
nutritional
deficits,
with
stunting,
wasting,
micronutrient
deficiencies
contributing
delays.Objective:
To
assess
the
impact
malnutrition
on
motor
Pakistani
children
aged
4
6
years.Methods:
This
cross-sectional
study
included
116
4–6
years
from
slum
areas
Lahore.
Nutritional
status
was
assessed
using
Weight-for-Age
Z-scores
(WAZ)
Mid-Upper
Arm
Circumference
(MUAC)
based
WHO
standards.
evaluated
Motor-Proficiency-Test
for
(MOT
4-6),
focusing
gross
skills,
fine
body
coordination.
Data
were
analyzed
SPSS
version
25,
chi-square
tests
applied
associations
(p<0.05).Results:
The
mean
age
48.26
±
7.42
months,
42.2%
male
57.8%
female
participants.
Among
them,
44.0%
underweight
(WAZ
<
-2)
55.2%
had
moderate
acute
(MUAC
115–124
mm).
delayed
24.1%
borderline
37.1%.
A
association
observed
between
WAZ
MUAC
scores
(p<0.001).Conclusion:
significantly
impairs
emphasizing
need
targeted
interventions
developmental
screening
improve
outcomes
resource-limited
settings.
Immuno,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 211 - 225
Published: July 31, 2024
Nutrition
is
essential
in
developing
and
maintaining
a
robust
immune
system
vital
for
homeostasis.
The
pediatric
population
particularly
vulnerable
to
dietary
changes,
as
their
growth
development
require
high
energy
intake.
Malnutrition
infants
can
have
immediate
long-lasting
effects,
increasing
the
risk
of
morbidity
mortality.
Under
overnutrition
slow
down
response
infections,
which
delay
recovery.
To
effectively
defend
against
SARS-CoV-2
infection
enhance
viral
clearance,
it
maintain
healthy
diet
that
includes
sufficient
macro
micronutrients.
Several
studies,
most
been
performed
adults,
shown
vitamins
such
C,
B12,
folate,
D,
E,
well
minerals
selenium,
copper,
iron,
zinc,
magnesium,
help
reduce
symptoms
duration
an
infection.
Supplementation
with
micronutrients
has
childhood
malnutrition
contribute
more
favorable
clinical
course
COVID-19.
In
children
obesity,
also
monitor
cardiometabolic
thrombotic
risks,
based
on
data
from
studies
adults.
This
review
analyses
impact
nutritional
status
patients
infection,
its
contribution
severity,
potential
therapeutic
interventions.
Obesity Pillars,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100154 - 100154
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
In
2022,
the
Obesity
Medicine
Association
(OMA)
published
a
Clinical
Practice
Statement
(CPS)
which
provided
an
overview
of
bariatric
surgery
and
related
procedures,
discussion
on
gastrointestinal
hormones
review
microbiome
as
it
relates
to
patients
with
obesity.
This
update
2022
OMA
CPS
provides
focus
nutrition
adult
patient,
incorporating
detailed
how
conduct
assessment
manage
seeking
metabolic
(MBS)
postoperative
care.
particular,
section
macronutrients,
micronutrients,
has
been
updated,
highlighting
practical
approaches
nutrient
deficiencies
typically
encountered
in
patient.
Also
included
is
envision
develop
interdisciplinary
team
medical
providers
evidence-based
knowledge
consistent
information
that
improves
quality
care
MBS
patients.
adds
series
CPSs
meant
provide
guidance
clinicians
their
Journal of Medical and Health Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 26 - 36
Published: April 2, 2024
Chronic
child
malnutrition
worldwide
is
responsible
for
45%
of
deaths
in
children
under
5
years
age.
In
Ecuador,
27.2%
suffer
from
any
type
malnutrition.
This
problem
has
alarming
consequences
since
it
affects
the
country's
productivity
and
an
impact
throughout
individual's
life,
at
this
stage
greatest
suffered
by
child's
brain,
which
irreversible
metabolic
structural
alterations
occur.
However,
not
only
a
lack
food,
deeper
social
conflict
that
must
be
considered
when
providing
solutions.
A
nationally
representative
sample
age
National
Health
Nutrition
Survey
2018
(ENSANUT)
was
used.
binary
logistic
linear
regression
model
used
where
Odds
Ratio
(OR)
with
their
95%
confidence
intervals
(95%
CI)
were
estimated
each
independent
variables.
Our
results
reveal
family
income
reduces
probability
2.03
times.
addition,
micronutrient
intake
during
6
months
to
2
2.32
times
(OR=
-1.91
;
-3.02).
result
statistically
significant
(p<0.05).
On
other
hand,
unemployment,
being
out
labor
force
(in
mother)
having
greater
number
home,
working
more
hours
migrant
mother
also
positively
predicts
suffering
chronic
Malnutrition
one
main
health
problems
Ecuador.
It
percentage
population
and,
associated
factors,
most
avoidable
mortality
considerable
damage
children's
health.
For
reason,
strategies
should
include
epidemiological
surveillance,
promotion.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Menstrual
abnormalities
encompass
a
range
of
menstrual
cycle
disturbances,
such
as
changes
in
the
frequency,
duration,
or
amount
bleeding.
This
study
evaluated
association
between
oligomenorrhea,
menorrhagia
and
amenorrhea
with
anthropometric
parameters
BMI,
WHR
WHtR
among
young
women
attending
Fertility
Clinic
Obstetrics
Gynaecology
unit
NAUTH,
Nigeria.
Methods
Random
sampling
technique
was
employed
to
select
200
aged
18–40
years,
without
any
known
medical
condition
that
may
affect
function.
Data
were
collected
via
questionnaires
which
composed
demographic
information
concerning
menstruation,
parameters.
The
include
height,
weight,
waist
circumference
hip
circumference.
Results
There
statistically
significant
positive
correlation
oligomenorrhea
BMI
(r
=
.445,
p
.001),
.207,
.003)
.440,
.001).
non-significant
negative
−
.035,
.618),
.010,
.890)
.008,
.912).
very
weak
age
(p
.084)
.104).
from
this
showed
there
no
prevalence
subjects.
Conclusions
Findings
indicate
obesity
is
predisposing
factor
for
oligomenorrhea.
Age
not
Amenorrhea
common
disorder
Anambra
state,
highlights
need
healthy
body
weight
women.
Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 90 - 95
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
A
close
relationship
between
obesity
and
iron
metabolism
has
been
proven.
Aim.
To
study
the
features
of
in
obese
children
by
evaluating
dietary
intake
level
laboratory
markers
status,
with
goal
improving
prevention
correction
identified
disorders
this
cohort
children.
Materials
methods.
The
actual
was
assessed
75
aged
7-17
years
using
Optimal
Nutrition
5.0
software.
set
clinical
research
methods
performed
30
to
identify
deficiency,
as
well
a
questionnaire
on
symptoms
deficiency.
Results.
One
third
have
insufficient
food.
Most
examined
complained
had
characteristic
deficiency
body.
86.7%
one
or
more
signs
Laboratory
diagnostics
only
general
blood
test
showed
detection
deficiency:
13.3%
analysis
presence
abnormalities
In
other
children,
it
detected
after
biochemical
test.
Conclusions.
majority
show
both
evidence
which
may
contribute
pathogenesis
obesity-related
conditions.
Biochemical
tests
are
essential
for
accurate
diagnosis
standard
not
always
high
prevalence
indicates
need
targeted
nutritional
support
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 1 - 5
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Background:
Malnutrition
remains
a
significant
public
health
concern
in
Pakistan,
affecting
physical
and
cognitive
development
children.
Motor
development,
critical
marker
of
early
growth,
is
particularly
vulnerable
to
nutritional
deficits,
with
stunting,
wasting,
micronutrient
deficiencies
contributing
delays.Objective:
To
assess
the
impact
malnutrition
on
motor
Pakistani
children
aged
4
6
years.Methods:
This
cross-sectional
study
included
116
4–6
years
from
slum
areas
Lahore.
Nutritional
status
was
assessed
using
Weight-for-Age
Z-scores
(WAZ)
Mid-Upper
Arm
Circumference
(MUAC)
based
WHO
standards.
evaluated
Motor-Proficiency-Test
for
(MOT
4-6),
focusing
gross
skills,
fine
body
coordination.
Data
were
analyzed
SPSS
version
25,
chi-square
tests
applied
associations
(p<0.05).Results:
The
mean
age
48.26
±
7.42
months,
42.2%
male
57.8%
female
participants.
Among
them,
44.0%
underweight
(WAZ
<
-2)
55.2%
had
moderate
acute
(MUAC
115–124
mm).
delayed
24.1%
borderline
37.1%.
A
association
observed
between
WAZ
MUAC
scores
(p<0.001).Conclusion:
significantly
impairs
emphasizing
need
targeted
interventions
developmental
screening
improve
outcomes
resource-limited
settings.
