Thyroid Status and Serum Protein Levels in Severe and Moderate Acute Malnourished Children Between 6 Months and 60 Months in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background: Malnutrition in early childhood can significantly affect endocrine and metabolic 
function, particularly the thyroid axis and serum protein synthesis. Thyroid hormones are 
crucial for growth and development, while serum proteins such as albumin and globulin reflect 
nutritional status. Alterations in these biomarkers can influence the clinical course and recovery 
of malnourished children.