Comparative Effectiveness of Fixed and Standard RUTF Dosing Protocols for Treatment of Uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition in Afghanistan
ABSTRACT Afghanistan has experienced persistently high wasting levels. To improve treatment accessibility and reduce costs, a simplified treatment protocol (STP) with a fixed daily dose of two sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for severe wasting was introduced. This study evaluated the effectiveness on recovery of a fixed RUTF dosage versus the standard weight-based dosage […]
