Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Anthropometry Measurements in Exclusively Breast Fed Infants.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is considered to be the most common nutritional deficiency and one of the most common undiagnosed medical conditions in the world. Over the last two decades, understanding of vitamin D synthesis and its function has changed remarkably. Methods: A randomized control study was conducted at Department of Pediatrics, MGM hospital, Navi Mumbai after ethical clearance, during period of 7 months from 1st march 2014 to 30 September 2014 and followed up till 30 June 2015. A final sample of 200 exclusively breast fed newborns, were then randomized into two groups: Group A: Placebo group and; Group B: Vitamin D3 supplementation group (400IUOD). Both the groups were followed up at regular intervals (1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 6 and 9 months) during which anthropometric measurement (weight and length ) was monitored. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS17. Data were analyzed by unpaired t- test. Results: Significantly better anthropometry parameters (p<0.05) were noted in vitamin D3 supplemented group of babies as compared to placebo group (i.e. more weight gain and increased length) from 2.5 months of age onwards. Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation after birth should be recommended as it improves growth of infants. Findings of this study also support importance of vitamin D supplementation during first year of life in full term infants who are exclusively breast fed, for its importance for skeletal system and immune functions.
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Dr Pallavi Sharma
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