Proof-of-concept study of the efficacy of a microbiota-directed complementary food formulation (MDCF) for treating moderate acute malnutrition

Proof-of-concept study of the efficacy of a microbiota-directed complementary food formulation (MDCF) for treating moderate acute malnutrition

Abstract Background Childhood undernutrition remains a significant global health challenge accounting for over half of all under 5 child mortality. Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), which leads to wasting [weight-for-length z-scores (WLZ) between − 2 and − 3], affects 33 million children under 5 gl...

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Main Authors: Ishita Mostafa, Naila Nurun Nahar, Md. Munirul Islam, Sayeeda Huq, Mahfuz Mustafa, Michael Barratt, Jeffrey I. Gordon, Tahmeed Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM)
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Microbiota Directed Complementary Food (MDCF)
Ready to use Supplementary Food (RUSF)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-8330-8

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