IGNOU DNHE-04 Project – Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies in School going Children in Khatima

Micronutrients are those vitamins and  minerals required in very small quantities in our bodies, play leading roles in the  production  of  enzymes,  hormones  and  other substances.1  Micronutrients  of  known  public  health importance  include  the  following  :  zinc,  iodine,  iron, selenium,  copper,  vitamin  A,  B,  C,  D,  B2,  B6,  B12  and foliate.  Despite  requiring  only  trace  amounts micronutrients deficiency (MD) are widespread affecting approximately 2 billion people worldwide, the equivalent of a third of the world’s population and a major contributor to  childhood  morbidity  and  mortality.

Objectives

• The object of the present study is to assess the nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices among urban primary school children in Khatima.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Objectives of the Study
• Methodology and Source of Data
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• References
• Questionnaire