Fortified Balanced Energy-Protein Supplements Increase Nutrient Adequacy without Displacing Food Intake in Pregnant Women in Rural Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of energy and nutrient deficiencies is high among pregnant women. Balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements are a promising strategy to cover nutritional requirements during pregnancy and improve birth outcomes. However, the displacement of nutrient-dense foods by BEP might attenuate the efficacy of supplementation.

Objective

This cross-sectional study of participants in a randomized controlled trial evaluated the difference in energy and macro- and micronutrient intakes, food groups, and nutrient adequacy between a control and intervention group receiving either a daily iron-folic acid (IFA) tablet or IFA and BEP supplement during pregnancy, respectively.

Methods

We collected a single multiple-pass 2

SUBMITTER: de Kok B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8643591 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature