Effects of an energy and micronutrient supplement on growth and activity, correcting for non-supplemental sources of energy input in undernourished children in Indonesia

Article Abstract:

The consequences of administering food supplements for a year to two groups of slightly malnourished children in Indonesia are discussed. It was found that the supplement containing 1171 kJ and 12 mg of iron produced benefits in many children in terms of growth and/or activity.

Author: Pollitt, E., Durnin, J.V.G.A., Aitchison, T.C., Beckett, C.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 2000

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Effects of an energy and micronutrient supplement on play behavior in undernourished children in Indonesia

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Research into the impact of an energy and micronutrient supplement on quantitative and qualitative elements of play among inadequately nourished children is presented. It was found that nutritional supplements had no noticeable impact on the children's level of play.

Author: Pollitt, E., Triana, N., Jahari, A.B., Walka, H., Husaini, M.A.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: Research, Children, Food and nutrition, Infants, Malnutrition in children, Child malnutrition
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