Efficacy of long-term oral nutritional supplementation with dietary counseling on growth, body composition and bone mineralization in children with or at risk for undernutrition: a randomized controll
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- The study evaluates the efficacy of long-term oral nutritional supplementation (ONS) with dietary counseling (DC) versus DC alone in children at risk for undernutrition.
- 330 children aged 24-60 months with growth impairments were randomized into two groups: ONS + DC or DC-only for 240 days.
- ONS + DC group showed significant improvements in height, weight, lean mass, and bone mineral density compared to the DC-only group.
- Energy and protein intake were 26% and 22% higher, respectively, in the ONS + DC group by day 240.
- The ONS + DC group also exhibited better serum vitamin D and K levels, fewer sick days, and improved parent-reported health outcomes.
- Findings suggest ONS improves multiple health domains, including growth, body composition, and overall well-being in undernourished children.