Effect of selected dietary regimens on recovery from moderate acute malnutrition in young Malian children

Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) remains a major public health concern and research is needed on optimal dietary treatment regimens. We randomly assigned 12 rural health centers in Dioila Health District, Mali to provide 1 of 4 dietary regimens approximating WHO recommended nutrient profiles: 1) lipid‐based, ready‐to‐use supplementary food (Plumpy'Sup, PS); 2) special corn soy blend for MAM (CSB++); 3) locally processed, fortified food...