Effects of Hypercaloric Enteral Feed on Malnutrition between Immigrants and Turkish Children

Aim:Malnutrition is a serious condition that causes many clinical consequences and causes diseases seen in adulthood. An early prevention of malnutrition is crucial and is widely applied via enteral or parenteral formula. Migration results in very low living standards that affect children more than adults and are considered a risk factor for malnutrition. This study separately investigates the effects of a hypercaloric enteral feed on malnourished immigrant and Turkish children in terms of body mass index (BMI), weight, and height scores alongside micronutrient deficiencies.Methods:This case-control study was conducted in an outpatient clinic with patients who were diagnosed with malnutrition and aged 1-18 years, between January 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020. A total of 157 patients consisting of 111 Turkish and 47 immigrant children with primary malnutrition (