Effect of Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) on Weight of Malnourished Children in Developing Countries

Abstract

Malnutrition during childhood is the condition which is at the high priority of world health concerning management and control. Malnutrition is the significant contributor of children death in several areas around the world. The factors that causes malnutrition in children are varied and multifaceted ranging from the political flux, cultural and social values, sluggish economic progress and various communicable diseases. The struggle to avoid and control malnutrition in childhood therefore need demands comprehensive investigation. The primary attribute of these investigations and measure could include a complete policy agenda regarding mother and child health to ensure maximum nutrition program along with regular monitoring in the growing children. RUSFs are the best to meet their nutritional requirements. It is obtained from and contains vegetable oil inter alia the dry skimmed milk. RUSF contains 513 Kcal. The reference weight increase is 5g/kg/day. RUSF is used for 3 to 4 months. The brands used in study are acha mum, wawa mum. Based on the results obtained it is recommended that Oral Nutritional Supplement RUSF should be provided to the mal- nourished children for their healthy growth.