Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6-36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea and poor dietary practices are the main causes of zinc deficiency. Corn-soy Blend (CSB), the standard product in management of children with MAM has a limitation of poor micronutrient bioavailability. Micronutrient powders (MNPs) which are added at the point of consumption have a potential in improving micronutrient status however, scientific evidence on efficacy on improving the zinc status is scarce. A cluster-randomized clinical trial was designed to establish bioequivalence of MNPs to CSB on serum zinc status among children (6-36 months) with MAM in Thika informal settlements, Kenya. Sample size was calculated to show bioequival

SUBMITTER: Kiio J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484639 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature