This is a non-randomized open label 6 months intervention study that aims to assess the effectiveness of consuming milk daily for 6 months will improve the linear growth rate of children aged 12-36 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
118
Children will take the milk supplement for a period of 6 months. During the intervention, anthropometry data, Zinc Protoporphyrin levels, dietary intake, any illness will be recorded.
School of Health Sciences
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Linear growth
Change in LAZ/HAZ z-score from baseline to after 6 months of intervention
Time frame: 6 months
Growth velocity
Compare growth velocity between 3 months pre- to first 3 months and 6 months post intervention
Time frame: 9 months
Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZnPP) levels
Any change in ZnPP levels pre and post intervention
Time frame: 9 months
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