Can a mixed diet of F100 and family food be given during rehabilitation of severely malnourished children? If yes, what are the implications?
Yes. Family foods can be given in the catch-up phase provided they are modified to be equivalent to F100. You have to make sure the foods offered are rich in energy and protein. For example, enrich thick porridge with pounded groundnuts, sesame or other oilseeds, or add milk, sugar and margarine. (See Ashworth & Burgess 2003 for more recipes).
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