Prenatal and Postnatal Supplementation with Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Reduces Anemia and Iron Deficiency in 18-Month-Old Bangladeshi Children: A Cluster-Randomized Effectiveness Trial

ConclusionsHome 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 atwww.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01715038.
Source: Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research