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Proposed nutrient composition for fortified complementary foods.

Chessa K Lutter1, Kathryn G Dewey

  • 1Nutrition Unit, Pan American Health Organization, Washington DC 20037, USA. lutterch@paho.org

The Journal of Nutrition
|September 2, 2003
PubMed
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This study proposes nutrient levels for fortified processed complementary foods (FPCF) for infants and young children. Recommendations cover macronutrients, iron, zinc, and other essential micronutrients to meet dietary needs.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Food Science
  • Public Health Nutrition

Background:

  • Infant and young child nutrition requires carefully formulated complementary foods.
  • Existing knowledge gaps hinder the development of optimal fortified processed complementary foods (FPCF).
  • Global variations in diets necessitate tailored FPCF formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a nutrient composition for FPCF for infants and young children.
  • To establish fortification levels based on age, dietary intake, and nutrient requirements.
  • To enhance micronutrient bioavailability and stability in FPCF.

Main Methods:

  • Determined daily ration sizes for infants (6-12 months) and young children (12-23 months).
  • Calculated macronutrient distribution (protein, lipid, carbohydrate) based on energy needs.

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  • Selected specific forms and amounts of micronutrients (iron, zinc, ascorbic acid, etc.) considering bioavailability and stability.

    • Main Results:

    • Proposed daily ration sizes of 40g (6-12mo) and 60g (12-23mo).
    • Recommended specific fortification levels for iron, zinc, ascorbic acid, and other essential vitamins and minerals.
    • Suggested using dried ferrous sulfate for iron and zinc oxide for zinc to improve absorption.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed FPCF composition addresses key nutrient requirements for infants and young children.
    • Further research is essential to refine FPCF formulations for optimal efficacy.
    • Precooking FPCF is recommended to minimize micronutrient losses during processing.