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Effects of intermittent iron and vitamin A supplementation on nutritional status and development of schoolchildren in Arba Minch Zuria District, Ethiopia.

Code
01CD10823
Duration
01 October 2023 → 31 January 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Nutritional physiology
Keywords
Cognition Ethiopia Iron supplement High-dose Vitamin A Supplement Intermittent Schoolchildren
 
Project description
Anemia and iron deficiency have serious consequences on health, school performance and productivity of school children.  In a randomized controlled trial, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of intermittent iron and vitamin A supplementation on anemia, iron status and cognitive development of school children (7-10 year old) who live in areas with high rates of food insecurity in Ethiopia.