The American journal of clinical nutrition
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Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), a method of nutritional assessment based on clinical judgment, has been widely used to assess the nutritional status of adults for both clinical and research purposes. ⋯ SGNA is a valid tool for assessing nutritional status in children and identifying those at higher risk of nutrition-associated complications and prolonged hospitalizations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Community-level micronutrient fortification of a food supplement in India: a controlled trial in preschool children aged 36-66 mo.
Children participating in the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) in India have high rates of iron and vitamin A deficiency. ⋯ A premix fortified with iron, vitamin A, and folic acid and added to supplementary food at the community level can be effective at increasing iron stores and reducing the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia.