Table 1.
Nutrient composition of the 3 supplements used in the study
| Nutrient | Milk–LNS | Soy–LNS | CSB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of food supplement (g) | 54 | 54 | 71 |
| Energy (kcal) | 285 | 276 | 284 |
| Protein (g) | 8.2 | 7.5 | 10.4 |
| Fat (g) | 17.9 | 18.5 | 3.1 |
| Retinol (μg RE) | 400 | 400 | 139 |
| Folate (μg) | 160 | 160 | 43 |
| Niacin (mg) | 6 | 6 | 3.5 |
| Panthothenic acid (mg) | 2 | 2 | – |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.13 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.34 |
| Vitamin B12 (μg) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 30 | 30 | 48 |
| Vitamin D (μg) | 5 | 5 | – |
| Calcium (mg) | 366 | 366 | 72 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.4 | 0.4 | – |
| Iodine (μg) | 90 | 90 | – |
| Iron (mg) | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 78.5 | 78.5 | – |
| Selenium (μg) | 20 | 20 | – |
| Zinc (mg) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 186 | 186 | – |
| Potassium (mg) | 319 | 307 | – |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.6 | 0.6 | – |
CSB, corn–soy blend; milk–LNS, milk powder‐containing lipid‐based nutrient supplement; soy–LNS, soy–flour‐containing lipid‐based nutrient supplement.