Treatment of childhood undernutrition: development of and access to improved foods (TREATFOOD)

project summary

The objectives were 1) To develop improved corn-soy-blend-based (CSB) and lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) for treatment of moderate acute malnutrition, and 2) identify the best product based on effectiveness and acceptability, 3) to disseminate this results, and 4) to build capacity in research and treatment of acute malnutrition, all to ensure that more children are treated effectively.

Development of the products were done with partners from WFP and WHO, as well as leading food aid product manufactures (Compact, Norway and Fipros, Denmark), whereas the main trial was done in collaboration between UCPH, MSF and ALIMA. In addition, the partners, in collaboration with other researchers and international organisations, trained PhD-students, and trained doctors, paediatricians, and nutritionists in treatment of acute malnutrition, and also disseminated research findings to a broader audience.