Consumption of Micronutrient-Fortified Milk and Noodles is Associated with Lower Risk of Stunting in Preschool-Aged Children in Indonesia

摘要: BackgroundStunting is highly prevalent in developing countries and associated with greater morbidity mortality. Micronutrient deficiencies contribute to stunting, micronutrient-fortified foods are a potential strategy reduce child stunting.ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between use of fortified powdered milk noodles stunting large, population-based sample Indonesian children.MethodsConsumption was assessed children 6 59 months age from 222,250 families living rural areas 79,940 urban slum Indonesia.ResultsThe proportions who consumed were 34.0% 22.0%, respectively, families, 42.4% 48.5%, families. The prevalence among 51.8% 48.8%, respectively. Children less likely be stunted if they consume...