More proof that home fortification is of value in children with iron deficiency anemia

摘要

MOST TRIALS EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF micronutrient powders on anemia and iron status have been efficacy studies where variables were controlled and the interventions were closely su~ pervised. A meta-analysis of efficacy trials demonstrated that Sprinkles, a micronutrient powder, were as effective as iron drops and had fewer adverse effects.1 In the prevention trials, the risk for anemia was cut in half. The trial by Jack et al2 was somewhat unique in that it was designed as an effectiveness trial.