Ready to Use Therapeutic food Flashcards

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What is Ready to Use therapeutic food (RUTF) ?

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It is a medical intervention to cure Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) among children which includes readymade packed paste of high energy fortified supplements being administered to the child under doctor’s supervision

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At what age is it given to children ?

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6 months to 6yrs daily for about a month

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Why is RUTF considered to be advantageous ?

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It is cost effective and hygenic as it has less human contact compared to freshly cooked food

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What is the recent notification of Central Govt regarding RUTF ?

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It has asked states to stop implementation of RUTF to treat malnourished children

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