Nutrient profiles of commercially produced complementary foods available in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines

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ARCH conducted a study with Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) to assess the nutritional suitability of commercially produced complementary foods (CPCF) marketed in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Most of the analyzed CPCF were not nutritionally suitable to be promoted for older infants and young children based on their nutrient profiles, with many containing high levels of sugar and sodium.

The article was published in Public Health Nutrition in 2022.

 

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