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Efficacy of processed amaranth-containing bread compared to maize bread on hemoglobin, anemia and iron deficiency anemia prevalence among two-to-five year-old anemic children in Southern Ethiopia: A cluster randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Few studies have evaluated iron-rich plant-based foods, such as amaranth grain, to reduce anemia and iron deficiency anemia. Amaranth is rich in nutrients, but with high level of phytate. The objective of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy of home processed amaranth grain containing...

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Autores principales: Orsango, Alemselam Zebdewos, Loha, Eskindir, Lindtjørn, Bernt, Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7521750/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32986748
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239192