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Acceptability and utilization of a lipid-based nutrient supplement formulated for pregnant women in rural Niger: a multi-methods study

Isanaka S, Kodish SR, Mamaty AA, Guindo O, Zeilani M,  et al.
2019-07-01 • BMC Nutrition
2019-07-01 • BMC Nutrition
Background
In food insecure settings, it may be difficult for pregnant women to meet increased nutritional needs through traditional diets. A promising new strategy to fill nutrient...
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Intrahousehold management and use of nutritional supplements during the hunger gap in Maradi region, Niger: a qualitative study

Marquer C, Langendorf C, Woi-Messe LC, Berthé F, Ategbo EA,  et al.
2020-03-03 • BMC Nutrition
2020-03-03 • BMC Nutrition
BACKGROUND
Nutritional supplements are used for preventing and treating childhood malnutrition. While there is a growing body of evidence on product efficacy, less emphasis has been ...
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A feasibility study using mid-upper arm circumference as the sole anthropometric criterion for admission and discharge in the outpatient treatment for severe acute malnutrition

Garba S, Salou H, Nackers F, Ayouba A, Guindo O,  et al.
2021-08-12 • BMC Nutrition
2021-08-12 • BMC Nutrition
BACKGROUND
The World Health Organization recommends the use of a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) and/or mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as anthropometric criteria for the admissio...
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The role of dietary diversity in the response to treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition among children in Niger: a prospective study

Madzorera I, Duggan C, Berthé F, Grais RF, Isanaka S
2018-09-20 • BMC Nutrition
2018-09-20 • BMC Nutrition
BACKGROUND
Community-based treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) has proven to be safe and cost-effective, although identifying additional factors that can increase recovery a...
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Development of a cross-over randomized trial method to determine the acceptability and safety of novel ready-to-use therapeutic foods

Dibari F, Bahwere P, Huerga H, Hailu ADE, Owino V,  et al.
2013-01-01 • BMC Nutrition
2013-01-01 • BMC Nutrition
To develop a method for determining the acceptability and safety of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) before clinical trialing. Acceptability was defined using a combination of three...
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Malnutrition in Chakradharpur, Jharkhand: an anthropological study of perceptions and care practices from India

Chaand I, Horo M, Nair MM, Harshana A, Mahajan R,  et al.
2019-07-02 • BMC Nutrition
2019-07-02 • BMC Nutrition
BACKGROUND
This study aims to investigate the knowledge, perception and practices related to health, nutrition, care practices, and their effect on nutrition health-seeking behaviour...
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Children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition Have Inflammation Not Explained by Maternal Reports of Illness and Clinical Symptoms: a Cross-Sectional Study in Burkina Faso

Cichon B, Fabiansen C, Yaméogo CW, Rytter MJH, Ritz C,  et al.
2016-08-30 • BMC Nutrition
2016-08-30 • BMC Nutrition
Morbidity plays an important role in the development of and recovery from malnutrition. Morbidity in children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) has not been described in detail and ...