Is viscosity reduction of energy-dense weaning foods necessary in developing countries?
FASEB J
; 8(5): A697, Mar. 19 1994.
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ABSTRACT
In developing countries, weaning foods are often of low energy density. We examined ad lib, intakes of 3 porridges thin, low energy density; semi-solid, high energy density; and amylases-treated low viscosity, high energy density. The study was conducted under controlled conditions on a metabolic ward. 15 children aged 7-15 months, recovered from malnutrition, received each porridge in a randomised sequence for 4 consecutive days 4 times daily. The quantity of thin porridge consumed was significantly greater than that of the semi-solid or amylase-treated porridges (p < 0.001), but the energy intake was significantly lower (p < 0.001). The energy intakes of both high energy density porridges were similar and matched recommended intakes. Therefore viscosity reduction of a semi-solid porridge offered no advantage in energy intake (AU)
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MedCarib
Asunto principal:
Viscosidad
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Destete
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Alimentos Fortificados
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Países en Desarrollo
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
FASEB J
Año:
1994
Tipo del documento:
Article