An analysis on physical development and nutrient status of 3-6-year-old children in kindergartens

Objective To probe into the physical development and nutrient status of 3-6-year-old children in kindergartens in Xixiang Street of Shenzhen city.Methods The 3-6-year-old children in kindergartens in Xixiang Street of Shenzhen was interviewed and investigated from 2008 to 2012.The content covered the evaluations of height,weight and routine blood test.And,the investigation results were recorded and analyzed.Results The acceptance rate of height,weight and growing development of children were increased year by year,and the difference was significant(P 0.05);the number of children with malnutrition,hypoevolutism,marasmus and anemia was reduced yearly,and obese children showed an increasing trend,and the difference was significant(P 0.05).Conclusion The examination of the physical development of children in kindergartens should be enhanced.Thus,we can grasp timely the health of children including height,weight and nutrient status,and promote their growing development.Moreover,strengthening the administration of health protection of kindergartens,improving the health knowledge level of child-care and teaching staff and ensuring the balance of dietary nutrition of children can avoid the problems including malnutrition and fat resulting from nutrient deficiency and excess nutrient.Meanwhile,it is necessary to strengthen the physical exercises in order to ensure happy and healthy growth of children.