Weight Gain in Malnourished Children after 5 Months Food Supplementation in a Slum Setting in Bangladesh

We examined the rate of weight gain and absolute weight gain of underweight children (weight- for-age Z score Pushti packet which was recommended in the National Nutritional Program. No food supplementation was provided to control children. All children received vitamin A as part of the six-monthly national program, albendazole for deworming, immunization, and health and nutrition education. Multiple micronutrient powder (MNP) was provided only...