Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Growth and Development in Young Children

Launched by KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PESHAWAR · Aug 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how diet and nutrition impact the growth and development of young children, particularly in rural communities with unique eating habits and lifestyles. Researchers want to understand how what children eat affects their health and development over time, especially for issues like stunting (not growing tall enough) and obesity. The trial is currently looking for families with children aged 1 to 5 years who have lived in the same area for at least two years and plan to stay for another year.

If you participate, your family will help researchers gather important information about how nutrition influences children's growth. However, children with certain health conditions or those on long-term medications won’t be eligible to join. By participating, you can contribute to vital research that may help improve health outcomes for children in similar communities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Households living in the area from the last two 2 years.
• • Households having infants or young children ≤ years.
• • Households planning to reside in the same area for the next 1 year.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children with any co-existent systemic diseases, confirmed from medical records.
• • Children on continuous medications for any medical issue.
• • Physically or mentally handicapped children