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An intervention programme for improving the nutritional status of children aged 2-5 years in Alexandria

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Abstract
We assessed the effect of a selected intervention on the nutritional status of 2-5-year-old children in day care centres. Using a longitudinal prospective pretest/post-test intervention design, 974 children from 3 day care centres in Alexandria were followed for 1 year. Anthropometric measurements and 3-day 24-hour recall data were gathered at base line and dietary intake was calculated and compared with recommended daily allowances. An intervention programme was implemented through the establishment of kitchens in the 3 centres, provision of 2 meals/day, nutrition education for parents and training of supervisors. Baseline data revealed deficient intake of most nutrients especially calcium, calories, vitamin C and iron. Post-intervention test revealed improvement in mothers' nutrition knowledge and the percentage of anaemic children decreased from 47.3% to 14.2%. A decrease in the percentage of underweight, stunted and wasted was also observed. The cost of the programme per child per year was US$ 20.5
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Ghoneim, E.H., Hassan, M.H.A. & Amine, E.K. (‎2004)‎. An intervention programme for improving the nutritional status of children aged 2-5 years in Alexandria. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 10 (‎6)‎, 828-843, 2004 https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/119487
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 10 (‎6)‎, 828-843, 2004
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828-843
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1020-3397
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