The first 1,000 days of life are critical periods for brain development. Proper nutrition lays the foundation for optimal growth, health, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan. Poor nutrition in this vulnerable period has irreversible consequences, including stunting, susceptibility to sickness, reduced school performance and productivity, and impaired intellectual and social development. UNICEF reported in 2018 that among the low cost flat residents in urban areas of the Klang Valley, 15% of children under 5 years old were stunted, 22% underweight, and 23% either overweight or obese. Will a micronutrient supplementation program improve the growth and iron status of children aged 6 months to 5 years staying in Lembah Subang? Children will be randomized into treatment and control groups. Treatment groups will receive dietary micronutrient supplementation packets. Measurements of height and weight and iron status will be taken at baseline and 4 months later.
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Change in serum ferritin level between baseline and after 4 months mineral supplementation
Timeframe: First blood test upon enrollment, at 0 months. Second blood test at 4 months
Change in reticulocyte hemoglobin level between baseline and after 4 months mineral supplementation
Timeframe: First blood test upon enrollment, at 0 months. Second blood test at 4 months
Change in C-reactive protein level between baseline and after 4 months mineral supplementation
Timeframe: First blood test upon enrollment, at 0 months. Second blood test at 4 months