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[Programs destined to decrease the chronic malnutrition. A review in Latin American].

Marcos Galván¹, Hugo Amigo

¹Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, México.

Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion

|June 6, 2008

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Nutrition programs in Latin America showed varied success in combating child stunting. Conditioned Economical Transference Programs (CETP) and Complementary Feeding Programs (CFP) improved growth, especially in younger children and low-socioeconomic groups, highlighting the need to address poverty.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Nutrition Science
Developmental Pediatrics

Context:

Child stunting remains a significant issue in Latin America, affecting 16% of children under five.
Stunting results from a combination of inadequate nutrition and recurrent infectious diseases.
Existing research focuses on interventions to increase food availability at the family level.

Purpose:

To evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs aimed at enhancing family food availability on the growth of children under five in Latin America.
To identify and analyze different types of nutrition interventions, including Conditioned Economical Transference Programs (CETP), Complementary Feeding Programs (CFP), and Food Security Programs (FSP).
To assess the impact of these programs on child growth indicators.

Summary:

A systematic review of published interventions (1995-2005) identified CETP, CFP, and FSP.
Operational challenges such as participant attrition and supplement dilution were noted.
CETP beneficiaries under 36 months showed growth improvements (up to 1 cm), and CFP positively impacted low-socioeconomic children.
FSP did not demonstrate significant effects on child growth.

Impact:

Interventions targeting poverty are crucial for unlocking children's growth potential.
Coordinated programs that combat poverty, ensure continuity, and prioritize vulnerable groups yield the best results.
The findings underscore the importance of addressing socioeconomic determinants in child nutrition strategies.