Background: Micronutrients are needed in minute amounts. They are required in the production of enzymes, hormones and other substances. The present study was conducted in the department of Pediatrics to assess micronutrients deficiency in school children. Materials & Methods: It included 540 school children of both gender. Height and weight of each children were recorded in case history performa. Blood sample was obtained under standardized aseptic condition. Blood estimation of zinc, copper, Ferritin, folate and vitamin B12, vitamin D, A and C etc. was done. Results: Out of 540 children, boys were 210 and girls were 330. The difference was significant (P- 0.05). The mean (SD) of zinc was 68.5μg/dL, copper 0.86 μg/dL, Serum folate 9.4nmol/L, Vit A 0.69 μmol/L, Vit D 72nmol/l, Vit C 11.2 μmol/L, Vit B12 148.6pmol/L, Ferritine 13 μg/L, HGB 125g/l and MCV 84.4fl. Conclusion: Micronutrients play a necessary role in growth and development of children. Adequate intake is essential to meet normal daily requirement and to prevent developing deficiencies.
Key words: Copper, Micronutrients, Zinc

Corresponding author: Dr. Ajay Kumar Shriwastawa, Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute, Nepal

This article may be cited as: Shriwastawa AK. Assessment of Micronutrient deficiency in School Children- A Clinical Study. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018;4(1):28-30.