| Locally made ready to use therapeutic food for treatment of malnutrition a randomized controlled trial. | |
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PMID: 20972285 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a locally made ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in decreasing mild to moderate malnutrition. DESIGN: A randomized open label, controlled trial. SETTING: Pre-schools run by the Department of Community Health in Kaniyambadi administrative block, Vellore, India; duration of follow-up 3 months from the date of recruitment. PARTICIPANTS: Pupils aged 18 -60 months with Weight-for-Age 2 SD. INTERVENTIONS: A locally produced energy-dense supplement (RUTF), and the current standard of care [teaching caregivers how to make a fortified cereal-milk supplement called High Calorie Cereal Milk (HCCM)]. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Increase in weight-for-age status; increase in levels of plasma zinc, vitamin B12, serum albumin and haemoglobin. Results: The Mean (SD) weight gain at 3 months was higher in the RUTF group: RUTF (n=51): 0.54 kg; (SE = 0.05; 95% CI = 0.44 - 0.65) vs HCCM (n=45): 0.38 kg;(SE = 0.06; 95% CI = 0.25 - 0.51), P = 0.047. The weight gain per kilogram of body weight was directly proportional to the severity of malnutrition. CONCLUSIONS: Community-based treatment showed weight gain in both groups, the gain being higher with RUTF. |
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Authors:
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Azara Sneha Singh; Gagandeep Kang; Anup Ramachandran; Rajiv Sarkar; Pearline Peter; Anuradha Bose |
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian pediatrics Volume: 47 ISSN: 0974-7559 ISO Abbreviation: Indian Pediatr Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-25 Completed Date: 2011-03-01 Revised Date: 2012-02-22 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985062R Medline TA: Indian Pediatr Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 679-86 Citation Subset: IM |
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Departments of Gastrointestinal Sciences and Community Health, Christian Medical College, Vellore TN 632004, India. |
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Animals Child, Preschool Dietary Supplements* Female Food, Formulated* Food, Fortified* Humans India Infant Male Malnutrition / diet therapy* Nutrition Therapy / methods* |
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