Abstract:IntroductionReducing wasting in children under 5 years is a challenge in Sri Lanka. Management strategy of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is to have target food supplementation as energy dense snacks. Objectives To assess the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness, of a homemade supplementary food (HMSF) in the management of moderate acute malnutrition in 2-5 year old children. Methods A community based quasi experimental study was carried out from October to December 2014. The test population (n=275)… Show more
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