期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：5
页码：2666-2672
DOI：10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I5.279
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：This research aimed to investigate the features and utilization of dietary supplements for children with nutritional and health issues. Method: For this study, a sample of 2,100 parents of preschoolers were polled to find out how many of them use nutritional supplements, as well as how they feel about their children using them. Using logistic regression models, it was determined which features predicted supplement usage among this cohort. Children who took supplements were divided into two groups based on whether they simply took vitamins and minerals or took supplements with other ingredients, which allowed researchers to characterize them more precisely. Specifically, the researchers looked at the attitudes and understanding of parents who didn't utilize supplements on their children. Result: Approximately 15% of youngsters had used nutritional supplements. Parental characteristics, such as how often they consulted nutrition labels and whether or not they used supplements themselves, had a substantial positive impact on their children's supplement usage. The parents of children who took supplements had a poor understanding of the government's diet and food system, prioritized safety over effectiveness, and chose products with natural components rather than seeking professional advice from experts. Nevertheless, there was a favourable reaction from these parents, particularly those aware of the child-specific supplements. Conclusion: According to the research findings, their current level of understanding is woefully inadequate. Nutrition, food consumption, and dietary supplements must be better documented and distributed.
