Review on Undernutrition with Special Reference to Karshya in the Age Group of under 5 Years Children’s

Abstract

Children's right to have access to safe diet and adequate nutrition is essential to attain the highest standard of health. Children's age under 5 years is the critical period for rapid physical growth as well as overall child development. Children suffer from various forms of under nutrition if the Nutritional requirement is compromised. Under nutrition among children is a significant contributor to the global disease burden and a leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) refers to the condition that is identified by the Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurement of less than 115 mm. Classification of mild, moderate, or severe  under nutrition. Is based on anthropometric mesurements. Background : Ayurveda  prefers preventive aspect rather than curative. Aahara is the main source of energy and nutrition and  the most important during post treatment period to regain the strength of body. Aahara not only nourishes the body but also nurtures the mind and soul, hence it is called as Poornabramha .Aahara sevana (eating food) considered as a ritual in Ayurveda. Aahara (food) plays very important role to maintain health of a person as it is one of the three sub pillars (Tri-upastambha) of Ayurveda. Malnutrition-People are malnourished if their diet does not provide adequate nutrients for growth and maintenance or they are unable to fully utilize the food they eat due to illness (under nutrition).