A Program of Nutritional Education in Schools Reduced the Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Students

Garcı́a-Casal, Marı́a Nieves; Landaeta-Jiménez, Maritza; Puche, Rafael; Leets, Irene; Carvajal, Zoila; Patiño, Elijú; Ibarra, Carlos Figueroa

doi:10.1155/2011/284050

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“…Children who consumed dark green leafy vegetables and legumes had higher ferritin values than those who did not consume these foods (p<0.05). In a study investigating a program of nutritional education in schools aimed at reducing the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in Venezuela, it was found that iron deficiency prevalence was higher among children who consumed less fruits and dark green leafy vegetables [20]. The reason is that dark green leafy vegetables and legumes (beans) are good sources of iron, and the consumption of these foods ensures improved iron nutritional status [18].…”

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Factors associated with the iron nutritional status of Brazilian children aged 4 to 7 years

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Objective To evaluate factors associated with the iron nutritional status of Brazilian children aged 4 to 7 years in the city of Viçosa, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of 357 children aged 4-7 years who had been followed-up up for during their first six months of life by the Breastfeeding Support Program. Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, feeding practices, nutritional status (height-for-age and body mass index-for-age), and serum ferritin and hemoglobin concentrations were evaluated. Multiple linear regression analysis was carried out to evaluate factors independently associated with iron nutritional status (hemoglobin and ferritin), considering α=0.05 as the significance level. Results The prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency was (34) 9.52% and (11) 11.00%, respectively. The factors independently associated with anemia were younger child age, low maternal education, low height-for-age Z-scores, and children of single and separated mothers or widows. Iron deficiency was associated with child younger age and consumption of chocolates and chocolate flavored milk. Conclusion The results obtained allow us to conclude that anemia among children 4-7 years of age is a public health problem in the city of Viçosa, Minas Gerais. Therefore, there is a need for intervention measures targeting children in this age group. These measures can be implemented through food and nutritional education by encouraging the consumption of iron-rich foods.

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Factors associated with the iron nutritional status of Brazilian children aged 4 to 7 years

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“…Children are more vulnerable to developing anaemia because they are rapidly growing and liable to infection. Moreover, micronutrients such as iron and folic acid are likely to be inadequate in children's diets if parents are not well informed [2,9,10,11]. Anaemia is not only one of the leading causes of childhood mortality and morbidity [12], it may also affect cognitive development and school performance [13,14].…”

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“…We therefore undertook this epidemiological study to determine the prevalence of anaemia, and some of its determinants, in an area in the north of Sudan. This would help local health decision-makers to plan for prevention and comprehensive management of this important health problem [2,3,11].…”

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Prevalence of anaemia in preschool children in Karma Albalad area, Northern State, Sudan

Hussein

Mohamed

2014

East Mediterr Health J

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Anaemia is a major childhood health problem in developing countries. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia, and some of its determinants, in preschool children in a rural village in the Northern State of Sudan. All children aged 3-6 years attending the 4 village kindergartens on the day of the study were enrolled. Demographic and socioeconomic data were collected using a questionnaire completed by parents, and blood samples were taken for haemoglobin measurement. Out of 163 children, 131 had anaemia (haemoglobin level < 11 g/dL), a prevalence of 80.4%. This figure is comparable to data from other developing countries. The prevalence of anaemia was not significantly associated with any of the studied demographic and socioeconomic factors (sex, economic status of the family, mother's literacy or family size) or health of the child (history of pica or number of attacks of malaria in the last year). A campaign to tackle this serious health issue is urgently needed.

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“…Hasil penelitian Zulaikah memberikan simpulan bahwa intervensi pendidikan gizi secara komprehensif pada anak, orang tua/ wali, dan guru kelas berperan terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin anak (10). Penelitian lain mengungkapkan bahwa Model Triangulasi Informasi, yaitu pendidikan gizi yang diberikan kepada guru, orangtua, dan siswa dapat merubah perilaku hidup sehat (11).…”

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Program edukasi terpadu di sekolah berbasis asrama untuk pencegahan anemia pada remaja putri

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Latar Belakang: Anemia pada remaja putri merupakan masalah kesehatan yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian serius saat ini karena menjadi rantai penyebab masalah gizi pada generasi mendatang. Edukasi mengenai anemia tidak hanya dibutuhkan oleh remaja putri, tetapi juga jejaring di sekelilingnya agar dapat berperan bersama dalam mencegah anemia. Edukasi terpadu yang melibatkan jejaring di sekitar remaja putri diharapkan mampu mencegah anemia pada remaja putri di sekolah berbasis asrama secara efektif. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh edukasi terpadu terhadap kadar hemoglobin darah remaja putri di sekolah berbasis asrama. Metode: Penelitian pre eksperimental dengan rancangan one grup pretest-posttest. Sebanyak 66 siswi boarding school di SMPIT LHI Yogyakarta menjadi sampel penelitian (purposive sampling). Darah diambil melalui pembuluh kapiler dan kadar hemoglobin diperiksa menggunakan rapid test sebelum dan sesudah intervensi berupa edukasi. Edukasi diberikan secara terpisah kepada semua sasaran yang meliputi siswi, guru, pendamping asrama, orangtua, dan petugas dapur. Uji hipotesis menggunakan paired t-test. Hasil: Pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin sebelum intervensi edukasi menunjukkan bahwa delapan dari 66 remaja putri terdeteksi anemia, rerata kadar hemoglobin13,8 g/dl. Pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin sesudah intervensi edukasi menunjukkan bahwa lima dari 66 remaja putri terdeteksi anemia, rerata kadar hemoglobin 14,4 g/dl. Uji hipotesis menggunakan paired t-test menunjukkan ada beda kadar hemoglobin sebelum dan sesudah intervensi (p<0,05). Kesimpulan: Intervensi berupa edukasi terpadu di sekolah berbasis asrama memberikan pengaruh pada peningkatan kadar hemoglobin remaja putri.

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A Program of Nutritional Education in Schools Reduced the Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Students

Cited by 15 publications

References 10 publications

Factors associated with the iron nutritional status of Brazilian children aged 4 to 7 years

Factors associated with the iron nutritional status of Brazilian children aged 4 to 7 years

Prevalence of anaemia in preschool children in Karma Albalad area, Northern State, Sudan

Program edukasi terpadu di sekolah berbasis asrama untuk pencegahan anemia pada remaja putri

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