» ABSTRACT Assessment of the relationship between some trace elements and antioxidant enzymes was carried out on 98 under five children with protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and 98 age and sex matched apparently healthy children (control). The malnourished children involve those with Marasmus, …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Malnutrition in children also known as undernutrition is common globally and results in both short and long term irreversible negative health outcomes including stunted growth which may also be linked to cognitive development deficits, underwe…Continue Reading »
» THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS TOWARDS MALNUTRITION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study Malnutrition is a term which refers to both under nutrition (sub nutrition) and over nutrition (obesity). It can also be defined as the insufficient, excessive or imbalance consumption of nutrients. N…Continue Reading »
