To assess the effectiveness of iron supplementation and an iron-rich diet in improving the iron status of children aged 06 to 10 years who have mild anaemia

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of iron supplementation & an iron-rich diet in improving the iron status of children aged 6 to 10 years who have mild anaemia. It was ensured that the children received iron-rich foods on a daily basis for three months, as part of a diet plan created by a nutritionist. Critical to the formulation's development was the meticulous consideration of palatability indices, specifically optimized to align along the gustatory preferences intrinsic to the paediatric demographic, specifically children aged 6 to 10 years.

Results: Generally demonstrated higher values across various haematological parameters, suggesting potential differences in the effectiveness of iron supplementation via syrup compared to an iron-rich food kit in addressing mild anaemia in children aged 6 to 10 years. While supplementation along iron rich food has also shown positive results. p<0.05 parameters are significantly associated.

Conclusion: The results provide valuable insights for healthcare practitioners & policy makers in choosing appropriate iron supplementation strategies for addressing mild anemia in children aged 6 to 10 years. The differential impact observed between iron syrup & iron-rich food supplementation emphasizes the need for tailored interventions based on individual & population-specific factors. Further research along larger sample sizes & longer duration is recommended to validate & generalize these findings.