| Ready-to-use therapeutic food for prevention of childhood undernutrition. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20591110 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Undernutrition is a major contributor to child mortality and total global disease burden. Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is recommended by the World Health Organization for community-based management of uncomplicated forms of severe acute malnutrition. New research has evaluated the role of RUTF for the prevention of childhood undernutrition. While studies have found some benefit, similar results have been seen with supplemental food aid and controversy over the role for RUTF in prevention efforts continues. For the prevention of childhood malnutrition, the following questions remain critical: Who should receive a specific nutrition intervention? What composition and form should the intervention take? And, when should the intervention be delivered? |
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Authors:
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Kristy M Hendricks |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nutrition reviews Volume: 68 ISSN: 1753-4887 ISO Abbreviation: Nutr. Rev. Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-10-25 Revised Date: 2011-03-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376405 Medline TA: Nutr Rev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 429-35 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hood Center for Children and Families at Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. kristy.m.hendricks@dartmouth.edu |
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Child Child Nutrition Disorders / diet therapy*, prevention & control* Child, Preschool Fast Foods / analysis*, economics Food Services / economics Food, Fortified / analysis, economics Foods, Specialized / analysis*, economics Humans Infant Infant Food / analysis, economics Infant Nutrition Disorders / diet therapy*, prevention & control* |
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Comment In:
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Nutr Rev. 2011 Feb;69(2):116-7; author reply 118
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21294745
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