A critical study of nutritional effects based on supplements among affected pediatric patients with a focus on nutrition and health status

Palak Dua; Ritika Sharma Chanan

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.8119

Authors

Palak Dua
palakdua93@gmail.com
School of Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care Management, Himigiri Zee University, Dehradun
Ritika Sharma Chanan School of Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care Management, Himigiri Zee University, Dehradun

Keywords:

bone density, dietary supplement, pediatrics, pyrodoxine, treatment, vitamin

Abstract

Aim: This research aimed to determine whether supplemental nutrition is useful to the well-being of pediatric patients or in improving their effectiveness of nutritional status and overall health. Moreover, we also examined whether nutritional supplements can be used to treat malnutrition in pediatric patients. Method: The study involved 200 children aged 5-10 years (affected pediatric patients). Before the trial began, none of the subjects had taken vitamin B6 supplement. Parameters like, height, weight, and bone density were assessed. Statistical analysis was done by IBM SPSS 25.0. Result: Treatment with the vitamin B6 supplement went well in most cases, and dosages were gradually increased to achieve the highest level of benefit for individual patients. Vitamin levels rose, indicating better adherence and absorption. Because of the dramatic rise in weight and height showed a significant (p<0.005) effect on the afflicted children. After taking vitamin supplements orally, bone density steadily increased. Conclusion: Oral vitamin B6 supplementation has a positive effect on children's nutritional and metabolic health. The result shows that for the majority of malnourished children, taking a vitamin supplement is an acceptable supplementary treatment.

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