Impact of supplementation with milk-cereal mix during 6-12 months of age on growth at 12 months: a 3-arm randomized controlled trial in Delhi, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large proportion of infants in low- and middle-income countries are stunted. These infants are often fed complementary foods that are low-quality, primarily in terms of protein and micronutrients.

Objectives

We aimed to test 2 milk-cereal mixes supplemented with modest and high amounts of protein during 6-12 mo of age, compared with no supplementation, for their effect on length-for-age z score (LAZ) at 12 mo of age.

Methods

Eligible infants (6 mo plus ≤29 d) were randomly assigned to either of the 2 interventions (modest- and high-protein) or a no supplement group. The milk-cereal mixes provided ∼125 kcal, 30%-45% energy from fats, and 80%-100% RDA of multiple micronutrients (MMN). The modest-protein group received 2.5 g protein [protein energy ratio (PE

SUBMITTER: Taneja S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8754995 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature