Serum Vitamin D Status its Associated Health Problem in Children with PEM

Background: Vitamin D insufficiency is an overall scourge with late gauges showing that more prominent than 50 % of the worldwide populace is in danger. Protein-energy malnutrition is probably going to be related with nutrient D admission insufficiency. The point of this review was survey serum vitamin D and its related medical issue in youngsters with protein energy ailing health Vitamin D deficiency is on the rise as a major public health problem in India. Majority of the population in India resides in areas receiving ample sunlight throughout the year; still vitamin D deficiency is a problem of growing concern 1, 2, 3. Skin complexion, poor sun exposure, vegetarian food habits and lower intake of vitamin D fortified foods could be attributing to the high prevalence of VDD in India. Objective: To assess serum vitamin D status its associated health problem among children with protein energy malnutrition. Methods: Evaluatory study cross sectional research design used to assess serum vitamin D status its associated health problem in children with Protein energy malnutrition in selected hospital of Wardha. 40 sample size taken who fulfils the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Non probability convenience sampling is used. Expected Results: This study is planned to assess serum vitamin D its health problem in children with Protein energy malnutrition. Hence, it expected that significant association between serum  vitamin D level and its  health problem (Weakness, lethargy, pain, developmental delay, fracture).