Comparison of Two Nutrition Interventions in Young Children in El Salvador

21 micronutrient fortified supplement: Dose: 18.75g/day. Contains the following daily amounts per dose: Zinc 9 mg, Copper 300mcg, Iron 12mg, Vitamin D 5 mcg, Folic Acid 160mcg, Vitamin E 5mg, Iodine 90mcg, Calcium 200mg, Vitamin A 250mg, Phosphorus 150 mg, Vitamin C 40mg, Magnesium 40mg, Vitamin B12 0.9mcg, Selenium 17mcg, Thiamine 0.5mg, Manganese 0.17mg, Niacin 6mg, Biotin 8mg, Riboflavin 0.5mg, Vitamin B5 1.8mg, Vitamin B6 0.5 mg. Formula (percentage by weight): Maize 64.08%, Soy Beans 30%, Vitamins and Minerals 5.92%, BHA 0.006%. Energy: 73kcal, Protein 4g, Fat 1g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Carbohydrates 12g.

"Cereal Fortificado Dose: 45g/day. Contains the following daily amounts per dose: Vitamin A 226.6mcg, Thiamine 0.058mg, Riboflavin 0.202mg, Niacin 2.16mg, Panthotenic acid 3.015mg, Vitamin B6 0.765mg, Folate 27mcg, Vitamin B12 0.9mg, Vitamin C 45mg, Vitamin D 1.8mcg, Vitamin E 3.735mg, Vitamin K 45mcg, iron 3.6mg, Zinc 1.8mg, Iodine 18mcg, potassium 180mg, phosphorus 90 mg, calcium 58.50mg. Percentage weight: 58% corn, 20% soy, Skim dry milk 8%, Sugar 9%, Soy Oil 3%, Vitamins and Minerals 0.2%, calcium phosphate 1.23%, Potassium chloride 0.27%. Energy 184.5 kcal, protein 7.2%, Fat 4.1%, Fiber 1.4%, Ash 4.6%."

"Ferrous sulfate drops children \<12 months: 12,5mg elemental iron/day (continuous). Children from 12-23.9months: elemental iron 25mg/day (continuous).~Chidlren from 24 to 59 months: 1ml/day for two months, every 6 months."

Vitamin A Capsules: children \<12 months: 100.000 IU/6 months. Children 12-59 months: 200.000 IU/6 months.