Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Growth and Development in Young Children
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The association between nutrition in early life and its long-term health consequences has long been known. However, there is a scarcity of scientific evidence on how nutritional status affects child growth and development in remote, rural agro-pastoral communities with distinct dietary intake habits, geographical location, socio-economic status, and cultures.
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