The Journal of nutrition
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The Journal of nutrition · Jul 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialPrenatal and Postnatal Supplementation with Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Reduces Anemia and Iron Deficiency in 18-Month-Old Bangladeshi Children: A Cluster-Randomized Effectiveness Trial.
Anemia, iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among young children are public health concerns in developing countries. ⋯ Home fortification using LNSs or MNP reduced IDA in 18-mo-old Bangladeshi children. The provision of LNSs in both pregnancy and childhood also reduced child anemia and ID. These findings are relevant to programs targeting similar populations. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01715038.