Malnutrition in Children: A Growing Concern

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2025 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 12 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Anushka Bahorey, Kirti Sawant

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V12I6P102

How to Cite?

Anushka Bahorey, Kirti Sawant, "Malnutrition in Children: A Growing Concern," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 12,  no. 6, pp. 14-22, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V12I6P102

Abstract:

Malnutrition is still a growing concern affecting children. The current review discusses the causes of poor nutrition in children and provides easy and implementable solutions to mitigate the issue. The major cause of malnutrition in Indian children has been identified as improper dietary intake, especially due to socio-economic conditions. Malnutrition leads to several acute effects, like kwashiorkor, and chronic effects like a weakened immune system, among others. Gut health is also severely affected and can result in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. These issues can be effectively addressed through dietary interventions like the use of fiber and probiotics. Gut-friendly foods, lifestyle changes, better sleep quality, and adequate hydration improve the overall health of the gut while alleviating nutritional issues. The role and work of governmental initiatives from India and the USA, such as PM POSHAN and SNAP, respectively, are also highlighted as a means to reach a larger population. The current review presents a multifaceted approach that combines nutritional interventions and governmental policies to provide manageable solutions to the problem of malnutrition in children, thereby improving their overall health.

Keywords:

Children, Deficiency, Gut health, India, Malnutrition.

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