Children, Under-nutrition
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will assess compliance with dietary recommendations, in conjunction with a nutritional supplement to meet the nutritional requirements in children and the effects of the compliance on promoting growth in children who are at risk of under-nutrition.
Detailed description
This study will assess compliance with dietary recommendations, in conjunction with an oral nutritional supplement to meet the nutritional requirements in children older than 36 (\>36) to less than or equal 48 (≤48) months of age, and the effects of the compliance on promoting catch-up growth and normal healthy growth in children who are at risk of under-nutrition.
Interventions
2 servings per day
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Child is between 36 and 48 months of age. * Child has weight-for-height greater than or equal to 5th and less than or equal to the 25th percentile. * Child is capable of oral feeding. * Child's parent(s)or Legal Guardian is willing to abstain from giving additional non-study nutritional supplements to the child throughout the study period.
Exclusion criteria
* Child whose either parent has BMI greater than or equal to 27.5 kg/m2. * Child allergic or intolerant to any ingredient found in the study product. * Child who was delivered pre-term. * Child was born small for gestational * Child had birth weight \< 2500 g or \> 4000 g. * Child has current acute or chronic infections. * Child demonstrates presence of severe gastrointestinal disorders. * Child has a diagnosis of neoplastic diseases, renal, hepatic and cardiovascular diseases. * Child has a diagnosis of hormonal or metabolic disorders. * Child has a congenital disease or genetic disorder. * Child is diagnosed with infantile anorexia nervosa. * Child has a developmental disability or physical disorder. * Child has disorders of hemoglobin structure, function or synthesis. * Child is participating in another study that has not been approved as a concomitant study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compliance with recommendation of a nutritional supplement consumption | 48 weeks |
Countries
Philippines