School feeding contributes to micronutrient adequacy of Ghanaian schoolchildren

摘要: Without gains in nutritional outcomes, it is unlikely that school feeding programmes (SFP) could improve cognition and academic performance of schoolchildren despite the improvements enrolment. We compared nutrient intake adequacy Fe status SFP non-SFP participants a cross-sectional survey involving 383 (aged 5-13 years). Quantitative 24 h recalls weighed food records, repeated 20% subsample, were used to estimate energy intakes adjusted for day-to-day variations. The probability (PA) was calculated selected micronutrients mean all PA (MPA) calculated. concentrations Hb, serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) anthropometric measurements determine status. Energy their adequacies significantly higher among (P<0·001). MPA (0·61 v. 0·18; P<0·001), multiple-micronutrient-fortified corn soya blend key contributor micronutrient adequacy. In participants, 6 g/l Hb (P<0·001) about 10% points lower anaemia prevalence (P=0·06) observed. concentration sTfR (11·2 124 mg/l; P=0·04); however, there no difference deficiency Fe-deficiency between participants. There also significant thinness, underweight stunting. conclusion, present results indicate associated with nutrients, but not indicators. an important role micronutrient-dense foods achievement within SFP.