• GOVIND PAREEK

Abstract Background: Childhood malnutrition remains a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It contributes to high morbidity and mortality, impaired growth, and long-term developmental consequences. Nurses play a central role in the identification, prevention, and management of malnutrition through evidence-base nutritional interventions. Objective: This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on the effectiveness of nutritional interventions in managing childhood malnutrition, with a specific focus on the role of nurses in implementation. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for studies published between 2013–2024. Keywords included childhood malnutrition, nutritional interventions, pediatric nursing, therapeutic feeding, micronutrient supplementation. Inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed studies involving children under 12 years, interventions with nutritional focus, and nursing involvement. Exclusion criteria were studies not in English, case reports, and editorials. The PRISMA 2020 framework guided study selection and reporting. Results: From 1,142 articles initially identified, 26 met the inclusion criteria. Major interventions included ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF), micronutrient supplementation, breastfeeding support, complementary feeding counseling, and community-based nutrition programs. Evidence suggests that when nurses deliver these interventions, outcomes such as weight gain, reduced morbidity, and improved caregiver knowledge are significantly enhanced A Conclusion: Nutritional interventions led by nurses are highly effective in reducing malnutrition among children. Nurses’ unique position at the community and clinical interface ensures early detection, empathetic counseling, and culturally tailored interventions. Strengthening the role of nurses in nutrition programs can substantially improve child health outcomes.

Keywords: Childhood malnutrition, Nutritional interventions, Pediatric nursing, RUTF, Micronutrient supplementation, PRISMA.

"Nutritional Interventions in Childhood Malnutrition: Nursing Perspectives for Better Outcomes - A Systematic Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.d136-d139, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509319.pdf

"Nutritional Interventions in Childhood Malnutrition: Nursing Perspectives for Better Outcomes - A Systematic Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppd136-d139, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509319.pdf