Health Condition 1: null- Community based study for prevention of micronutrient deficiency participants will be healthy non pregnant, non lactating women and children 4-6 years old
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Wheat Flour with higher zinc content: In this trial both groups are getting wheat flour which is grown in India and certified for marketing by designated system of Govt. of Punjab. The
Sponsors
Harvest Plus
Arti Roller Flour Industries Pvt Ltd
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Preschool children: Between 4-6 years of age; consenting to participate; likely to live in the study area for at least 6 months, their staple diet is wheat. Women of child-bearing age: Between 15-49 years of age (non-lactating and non pregnant), permanent residents or willing to stay in study area for next six months, their staple diet is wheat.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Preschool children: severely malnourished children requiring rehabilitation. Women of child-bearing age: severe illnesses requiring hospitalization
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Effect on change in proportion of zinc deficient (plasma zinc less than 70.0 µg/dL) subjects. Timepoint: All the outcomes variables will be assessed after the completion of 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Effect on diarrheal and non-diarrheal illnesses in children. 2.Effects on physical growth in children. 3.Compliance and acceptability on sustained use of the wheat flour Timepoint: All the secondary outcomes will be assessed during 6 months of intervention and impact assessment calculated after the completion of 6 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ashish Prakash
Center for Public Health Kinetics
Outcome results
None listed