Developmental effects of short-term supplementary feeding in nutritionally-at-risk Indonesian infants
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Several studies have reported that nutritional supplements or food assistance programs can improve the mental and physical growth of malnourished infants living in underdeveloped countries. To further evaluate the effectiveness of such programs, 113 infants living on tea plantations in West Java, Indonesia, were studied. The infants were considered to be at risk for poor nutritional status and came from low-income families. The infants ranged in age from six to 20 months and attended a total of 20 different day care centers. Food supplements, consisting of 400 calories and 5 grams of protein per day, were given to all infants attending nine of the different day care centers, while the infants attending the other 11 day care centers did not receive food supplements. Body growth, mental ability, and motor skills (coordination) were tested before and after 90 days of food supplementation. During the study period, the infants receiving the food supplements gained more weight and showed more improvement in mental development and motor skills than those who did not receive the supplements. The infants who did not receive the food supplements actually lost weight during the study period. It is concluded that food supplements can improve both growth and development of infants who are at risk for poor nutrition. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9165
Year: 1991
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Energy requirements of infants
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Energy requirements for infants as provided by the 1985 FAO/WHO/UNU recommendations appear to be very high than those based on total energy expenditure and growth. This discrepancy necessitates the revision of present estimates. Energy expenditure measurements are preferable than energy intakes in determining energy requirements. Common growth and activity among healthy infants worldwide allows the general application of energy requirements.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1996
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