[The experience of using sterilized milk enriched with beta-carotene in the diet of preschool age children in Kursk].

The results of sterilized milk enriched with beta-carotene usage for nutrition of children under school age in Kursk town is presented. 140 weakened children at the age of 1.5-7 years old attending the children dispensary were tested within the period of 3 years. It was stated that under the influence of beta-carotene in the children allowance acute and chronic diseases including diseases of breathe organs, blood system and the level of respiratory diseases have been reduced. The wide usage of dairy products enriched with beta-carotene in medical-prophylactic nutrition of children under school age is recommended.