Protein Quality Plumpy Nut

Product Description

Kcal (545), of which 10.4% protein calories and 59% lipidic calories. Vitamines: A 910ug, D 16mcg, E 20mg, C 53mg, B1 0.6mg, B2 1.8mg, B6 0.6mg, 12 0.53mcg, K 21mcg, biotine 65mcg, folic acid 210mcg, panthotenic acid 3.1mg, niacine 5.3mg 1 sachets of 92g = 500 Kcal Plumpya nut was developed in 1996 by Nutriset and the IRD ( French Research Development Institute). It was the first Ready-to-Use Food intended specifically for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. It corresponds to the definition of RUTFs (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food), recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the home a based treatment of severe acute malnutrition. This product is used as a Plumpy'Nut, a ready-to-use therapeutic food . Plumpy nut is a specially designed peanut paste used for treating malnourished children. It comes in ready-to-eat packets and is bursting with energy, protein and all the goodness children need to recover from malnutrition. Each packet is a meal for a starving child. Just 3 packets a day for 3-4 weeks is enough to get a malnourished child back to a healthy weight. Each packet costs just 60 cents, about what you would pay for a piece of fruit. So not only does it cost peanuts... it is peanuts! Plumpy'Nut, a ready-to-use therapeutic food . Plumpy nut is a specially designed peanut paste used for treating malnourished children. It comes in ready-to-eat packets and is bursting with energy, protein and all the goodness children need to recover from malnutrition. Each packet is a meal for a starving child. Just 3 packets a day for 3-4 weeks is enough to get a malnourished child back to a healthy weight. Each packet costs just 60 cents, about what you would pay for a piece of fruit. 92 g individual sachet [500 kcal] Treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition From 6 months 200 kcal / kg / day during 6 to 8 weeks 2 to 3 sachets / day / person So not only does it cost peanuts... it is peanuts! So not only does it cost peanuts... it is peanuts! For children after 6 months of age Plumpya Nutis specifically formulated for the nutritional rehabilitation of children from six months of age and adults suffering from severe acute malnutrition. The invention of Plumpya Nut made home treatment/ambulatory or outpatient care possible for severely malnourished children with an appetite and without medical complications.However, the vulnerable condition of severely malnourished children requires a health practitioner's prescription and regular medical check-ups. Plumpy'Nut should not be given to people who are allergic to peanuts or dairy products.