Package of Interventions After Recovering From Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of Offering a Nutrition and Health Intervention to Children Recovered From Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Children who recover from moderate acute malnutrition in Malawi remain at high risk for relapse or death in the year following recovery. This cluster-randomized trial will evaluate a package of affordable, safe, proven interventions specifically targeted to this population of children in an attempt to decrease their risk of relapse or death following recovery from moderate acute malnutrition. These children will be followed for a year following recovery to assess rates of relapse and mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• recovered from moderate acute malnutrition, as defined by mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of 11.5-12.4 cm

Exclusion Criteria:

• not permanent resident in vicinity of site
• severe chronic illness
• receiving other supplementary food or participating in other research