CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12605000341628

Efficacy of a micronutrient fortified seasoning powder on micronutrient status, health, and physical and cognitive development of North East Thai primary school children.

Randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of a seasoning powder fortified with iron, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine on biochemical indices, growth and body composition, morbidity, and cognitive function of primary school children from North East Thailand.

Sponsor

Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2002

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Anemia and deficiencies of iron, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMax Age: 14 Yearss

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This study is about efficacy of a micronutrient fortified seasoning powder on micronutrient status, health, and physical and cognitive development of North East Thai primary school children. It may be open to people up to 14 years old. Participants generally need to have apparently healthy primary school children.

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Interventions

Intervention: seasoning powder fortified with iron, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine was served with school lunches of instant noodles or rice and consumed on each school day (5 days/week) for 31 weeks.

Locations(1)

New Zealand

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