Randomized, controlled trial
Conditions
Interventions
Children receiving fortified drink containing either:
Micronutrient mix (iron, vit A, vit C, Vit B12, Vit B6 at one RDA, zinc at half RDA)
or 88 mg DHA and 22 mg EPA
or both
or placebo
Sponsors
Unilever Netherlands BV
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-9 yrs of age from six selected schools in urban Jakarta and 42 public schools in Southern Australia Parents or carers provided informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: In the two study site: Children with severe physical and neurological health problems. No (intended) use of micronutrient/mineral and/or fatty acid supplements. In addition in Indonesia excluded are: children who are severely malnourished (Wt/Ht Z-score <=- 3SD) or severely anemic (hemoglobin < 8 g/L).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive performance (working memory, attention and concentration, perceptual speed, problem solving, executive function, learning and memory, school performance). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Biochemical indicators (blood iron status, zinc status, folate, vitamin B12) Fatty acids status (plasma EPA, DPA, DHA, ALA and total n-3 plasma mass) Growth (weight, height, body mass index). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJan Willem Klinken, van
Unilever Food and Health Research Institute (UFHRI), P.O. Box 114
Outcome results
None listed