Abstract:
Hunger related to malnutrition is a serious issue and has continuing to plaque hundreds of people around the globe. One the main cause of malnutrition is hunger. It has been increasing day by day especially among children. In Pakistan, there is a highest level of prevalence of child malnutrition. Though, the average food intake of its people is quiet less as compare to Pakistan's National Food Security Standards. The research has been conducted to gauge the malnutrition among children in early years (3-5 yrs). A well-structured survey along with anthropometric tests was applied to relate the findings accompanying to malnutrition among children in Pakistan. Purposing sampling technique was established and one hundred fifty-four (154) sample size was taken. Survey was conducted during the months from March to May 2021. The data revealed that children were severely malnourished with BMI 13 Kg/m2 - 16 Kg/m2 which is less than average BMI of this age. In this study cow milk was evaluated and fortified with Conjugated Linoleic acid (CLA). Results indicated that cow's milk was comprised of fat (4.03±0.03g/100g) and protein content (3.19±0.09g/100g), caloric values (0.5±2.66g/100g), minerals such as Ca (118.90±3.70mg/100g), P (95.05±5.71 mg/100g), Mg (12.42±2.23mg/100g), K (146.01±4.50mg/100g), Na (48.65±3.69mg/100g), Fe (0.07±0.01 mg/100g), Zn (0.37±0.00 mg/100g) and CLA content (2.4±0.01%wt) respectively,. Because of easy availability and accessibility of milk, it is the best food for children with malnutrition. It is recommended that the nutritional intervention strategy should be develop from cow milk fortification with CLA to nourish the children as per standards.
Page(s):
130-130
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022