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Impact of social supply program of fortified milk “LICONSA” on the nutritional status of iron and zinc in pre school children (3–5 y)
Author(s) -
Haro Maria Isabel Grijalva,
Chavarria Elsa Yolanda,
Ponce Jose Antonio,
Artalejo Elizabeth,
Nieblas Amparo,
Javier Erika,
Robles Alma Elizabeth
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.741.6
Subject(s) - micronutrient , zinc , fortification , iron status , hemoglobin , medicine , ferritin , whole milk , food science , zoology , serum ferritin , iron deficiency , anemia , chemistry , biology , organic chemistry , pathology
Objective Assess the efficacy of a national program of fortified milk “LICONSA” on the nutritional status of iron and zinc in pre‐school children (3–5 y). Subjects and Methods The study was conducted in 77 children of both sexes (3–5 y), of which 54 consumed LICONSA fortified milk and 23 non‐users. The consumption of fortified milk was during 6 months to free demand. Measurements were made of hemoglobin, ferritin, and serum zinc and estimated consumption of milk. Results In children who consumed fortified milk there was an increase of in their hemoglobin and ferritin levels (1.13g/dL (p <0.05)and 5.83 μg/L (p<0.05) respectively). Additionally, there was a decrease of the prevalence of low iron stores from 20.4% to 4.1% (p <0.05). The serum zinc level presented an increase of 45.2 μg/dL (<0.05). At the end of the study no child presented a micronutrient deficiency. Children who did not consume fortified milk LICONSA showed no significant change in their serum values. The average consumption of milk powder LICONSA was 22.7±14.5 g, providing 2.5 mg of iron and zinc daily. Conclusions The consumption of fortified milk had a beneficial effect on the biochemical status of iron and zinc in children benefited from the program LICONSA.