# Effect of cumin water in enhancing hunger levels among school-aged children

## TL;DR

This study found that drinking cumin water for four weeks significantly increased hunger levels in school-aged children with reduced appetite.

## Contribution

The study provides empirical evidence that cumin water can improve hunger levels in children with low appetite.

## Key findings

- Children who drank cumin water showed significantly higher hunger levels than the control group.
- Age, family type, parental occupation, and deworming practices influenced hunger levels.
- The intervention lasted four weeks and used a standardized hunger scale for assessment.

## Abstract

Hunger and appetite play a vital role in children's growth and development. Reduced appetite in school-aged children can lead to
malnutrition, poor academic performance and weakened immunity. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the efficacy of cumin water in
enhancing hunger levels among school-aged children. Hence, a total of 120 children with reduced appetite were randomly divided into
experimental and control groups. The experimental group received cumin water daily for four weeks, while the control group followed
their usual diet. Hunger levels were assessed pre- intervention and post-intervention using a standardized hunger scale. The experimental
group demonstrated a significant improvement in hunger levels compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Key factors influencing
hunger included age, family type, parental occupation and deworming practices.