Abstract
The various aspects of clinical profile in mid day meal beneficiaries, between the age group of 6-11 years from Kurukshetra district have been studied. One time observational study of five hundred government primary school children was conducted. A qualified medical practitioner was associated for clinical examination of children having mid-day-meal. Clinical symptoms observed were noted in the structured schedule. Observation of clinical signs reveal the anatomical changes due to malnutrition like deficiency disorders for iron, Vitamin A, B-complex, C and D. Symptoms of anemia were observed at a higher rate in girls than boys. Spongy (9.2%) and bleeding (5.3%) gums indicating Vitamin C deficiency was recorded in few subjects. Bones were found normal except few children who were diagnosed with distal wrist/ bowed legs/ pigeon chest. However, the prevalence of these nutritional deficiency disorders may be attributed to their poor nutritional status. Nutrition intervention in the form of supplementation and education in primary schools along with families, teachers and communities has to be strengthened to effectively address malnutrition.
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