Effect of a Fortified Balanced Energy-Protein Supplement on Birth Outcome and Child Growth in Houndé District, Burkina Faso.

"The product contains the following target nutrients:~* Total energy: 250-500 kcal per daily serving~* Fat content: 10-60% of energy intake~* Protein content: 16 g (range 14-18 g) with a Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) of ≥ 0.9~* Carbohydrate (CHO) Content: no specific recommendations, relative to fat and protein content.~* Trans Fats: \<1% energy intake Micronutrients include the following: A, D, E, K, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12 and C; minerals: iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, phosphorous, copper, and selenium.~The final composition of macro en micronutrients will be available after the acceptability testing (phase 1) and will be determined by 1) the product type and 2) the preferred taste."

Routine iron and folic acid supplementation.