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Development of a high-energy nutrient-dense meal as supplementary functional food for improving problem of stunted and under-nourished children

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Muhamad, Isa Idayu and

Abang Zaidel, Dayang Norulfairuz and

Mohd Jusoh, Yanti Maslina and

Pa'e, Norhayati and

Khair, Zulkifli and

Abdul Majid, Hairudin and

Year: 00/12/2021

Abstract: Poverty, obesity and lifestyles are the most associated factors of vitamin D deficiency among urban-living children in Malaysia. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption from food to ensure healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D deficiency can cause soft and brittle bones disease known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Based on previous research, lack of nutritional knowledge among parents can contribute to nutrition deficiencies in children. To overcome this issue, nutritional education and awareness campaign among parents are needed. Besides campaign, the development of supplementary functional food which can provide crucial nutrients and energy that can assist in brain and body growth seems beneficial.