Formative Research Study to Address Protein Intake in Children and Analysis of Breast Milk Nutrient Content in Mothers
Protein Malnutrition
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Protein Malnutrition
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
(i) consuming complementary food (liquid or semi-solid or solid food) other than breast milk at least once daily; (ii) free from any acute or chronic illness (es); (iii) no known case of congenital abnormality or chromosomal disorder, and (iii) no history of micro-nutrient or food supplementation in last two weeks prior to enrollment (iv) should be breastfed but not exclusively breastfed
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children whose parents/caregivers refuse to provide informed consent will not be enrolled
Sites / Locations
- icddr,b Mirpur Field site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Chicken egg alone
Egg and RUSF
Egg and breast milk
A chicken egg alone will be offered for 2 days by mouth for once a day
A chicken egg and Ready to use supplementary food (RUSF) will be offered for 2 days by mouth for once a day
A chicken egg and Mother's breast milk will be offered for 2 days by mouth for once a day