This study will follow a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group design to test if an oat beverage fortified with iron, zinc vitamin A and vitamin C will improve nutrient status and iron deficiency in young children compared to an unfortified control beverage.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
80
Nutrient fortified oat beverage
FNRI
City of Taguig, Philippines
RECRUITINGIron status: Change in hemoglobin and serum ferritin
Time frame: Baseline and 4 months
zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C status
Time frame: Baseline and 4 months
Weight, height, CRP and frequency of illness
Time frame: Baseline and 4 months
Dietary intake
Time frame: Baseline and 4 months
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