A comparative analyses of micronutrient fortified maize-soy flour with a fortified spread in six-month old Malawi infants.
Location
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Mangochi
Malawi
14° 28' 39.18" S, 35° 15' 49.4676" E
This was a year long trial that compared complimentary feeding with these two supplements beginning at age 6 months. Children assigned to fortified nut-spread were assigned to two different quantities of supplementation. There were no significant differences in weight gain over the course of the study, but the fortified spread group had a much lower rate of severe stunting.
Reason:
This single-blinded comparative effectiveness study is valuable in helping to guide nutritional interventions. Comparing interventions that have been shown to be effective can help NGOs and governments to choose the most appropriate intervention for their setting.
This single-blinded comparative effectiveness study is valuable in helping to guide nutritional interventions. Comparing interventions that have been shown to be effective can help NGOs and governments to choose the most appropriate intervention for their setting.
Organization: School of Medicine, University of Malawi
First name: John
Last name: Phuka
City: Mangochi
Country: Malawi
