Naghmana Akhtar Mahmood.
Nutritional quality of chickpea milk and its effect on the control of persistent diarrhea.
Pak J Med Res Jan ;42(2):77-81.

Objectives: Lactose free milk was developed from chickpeas to study its effect on the control of persistent diarrhea and its acceptability and suitability for infants and children. Methodology: Thirty children aged (0-12) suffering from diarrhea for >14 days were selected. A thorough clinical examination was performed in addition to historical data collected routinely on standard diarrhea, case record form. Results: The results of the present study indicate that diarrhea was controlled in 3-4 days among all children. There was marked improvement TP, RBC, Hb and Hct values in all children. The stool of twenty six children were acidic, one was alkaline and three were neutral. No case of lactose intolerance was found. This milk was also found palatable and adequate in nutritional rehabilitation as it helped to improve nutritional status of all children. Conclusion: Chickpea milk was found highly effective in the management of persistent diarrhea.

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