Malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Study Setting: Selected primary schools in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka.
Method of Randomization and sample selection: Of the mixed schools in the Gampaha district, ten schools will be selected rando
Sponsors
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Grade 4 students attending primary school in Gampaha district 2. Informed written assent of the school children and consent of the parents/guardian its obtained 3. Students who are thin (BMI-for-age z-score +1SD) 4. Students who are having >8 g/dL of Hb
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Students who are taking medicine for any illness or on special diet plan
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health and Nutritional status (Anthropocentric measurements: height (cm), weight (kg), waist circumference (cm), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC, mm), blood pressure (mmHg), hemoglobin level (Hb, g/dL)) [Timepoint: Measurements will be done at the baseline prior to intervention in both intervention and control group of children and the endline assessment will be three (3) months after initiation of the intervention.] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in mean scores of the following tools: 1. Lifestyle habits including dietary intake and physical activity 2. Child behavior (SDQ) 3. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) [Timepoint: Measurements will be done at the baseline prior to intervention in both intervention and control group of children and the endline assessment will be three (3) months after initiation of the intervention.] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Nipul K Gunawardena
Professor
Outcome results
None listed