Current evidence on the effectiveness of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods in children with moderate acute malnutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Current evidence on the effectiveness of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods in children with moderate acute malnutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is defined by a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) between −3 and −2 of the WHO reference or by a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of ≥11⋅5 and <12⋅5 cm. This study aimed to synthesise the evidence for the effectiveness of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) co...

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Main Authors: Melese Sinaga Teshome, Tefera Belachew Lema, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Sarah Mingels, Marita Granitzer, Eugene Rameckers, Evi Verbecque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
Subjects:
Children
Moderate acute malnutrition
Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food
RUSF
School-age children
Wasting
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679023001143/type/journal_article

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