Childhood stunting and micronutrient status unaffected by RCT of micronutrient fortified drink.

ABSTRACT: Micronutrient supplementation is widely used to prevent stunting in children under 5 years in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), but the impact of treatment has been disappointing, possibly due to non-compliance. Our aim was to deliver long-term micronutrient supplementation via a novel, culturally acceptable liquid food to improve linear growth in a high stunting prevalence region. In a randomised control trial, 971 children aged 6-72 months received either 'Chispuditos®' (n = 681), a hot drink (atole) fortified with micronutrients (atole + MN) (9 mg/zinc, 12.5 mg/iron), or lactose-free milk (n = 290) for 18 months. Primary outcomes were changes in length/height-for-age (HAZ) score and the prevalence of stunting at 18-month follow-up. Adherence was monitored monthly, and 73% childre

SUBMITTER: Alfonso Mayen V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8710120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature