Effects of multiple herb formula SEC-22 supplementation on dietary intake, picky eating behaviors, and growth indices in thin preschool children
Nutrition Research and Practice
;
: 393-399, 2015.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-145897
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:
Thin children may have insufficient intake of energy and nutrients, resulting in reduced immune function and growth. This study aimed to identify the effects of multiple herb formula SEC-22 supplementation on growth, dietary changes, and picky eating behaviors in thin children. SUBJECTS/METHODS:
A double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 79 children aged 2-5 years with poor appetites, BMI percentile < 25, and without any illness. Subjects were given either SEC-22 (n = 35) or placebo (n = 44) for 2 months and followed for an additional 2 months. Three-day dietary records, questionnaires on picky eating behaviors, and anthropometric measures were collected.RESULTS:
Energy, carbohydrate intake, and feeding difficulty improved in both groups during the intervention period. However, changes were maintained only in the SEC-22 group after 2 months of follow-up post-supplementation. 'Frequency of trying to feed' was improved in the SEC-22 group compared to the placebo group after the first month of follow-up (P < 0.05). Intakes of potassium and thiamine were improved in the SEC-22 group compared to the placebo group after the first month of intervention (P < 0.05). 'Frequency of food reward', eating amount, and intakes of carbohydrate, potassium, and vitamin C showed significant improvement compared to the placebo group after the second month of follow-up (P < 0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
These results suggest that SEC-22 supplementation can improve parental feeding difficulty resulting from insufficient eating amount or picky eating as well as increase nutrient intake in thin children. Although these improvements were observable at least 2 months after supplementation, effects beyond this time frame need to be confirmed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Appetite
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Potassium
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Ascorbic Acid
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Thiamine
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Thinness
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Diet Records
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Follow-Up Studies
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Eating
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Feeding Behavior
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Nutrition Research and Practice
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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