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LIPID-BASED NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT – MEDIUM QUANTITY (LNS-MQ)
A nutritional supplement designed to prevent malnutrition
Plumpy’Doz™ is a ready-to-eat nutritional supplement that meets the definition of a Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement – Medium Quantity (LNS-MQ). It helps reduce the incidence of acute malnutrition during high-risk periods and enhances the effectiveness of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (CPS*) programmes in preventing malaria.
Plumpy’Doz™ is intended as a supplement to breastfeeding and the usual diet.
*CPS: Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention
This product does not replace a varied and nutritious diet or breastfeeding.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life, with continued breastfeeding advised up to two years of age or beyond.
| Plumpy’Doz™ nutritional information per 50 g sachet | |||||
| Total energy | 270 kcal | Copper | 0,7 mg | Vitamin B1 | 0,5 mg |
| Proteins | 6,1 g | Iron | 5 mg | Vitamin B2 | 1,1 mg |
| Lipids | 17 g | Iodine | 50 µg | Vitamin B6 | 0,9 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | Selenium | 10 µg | Vitamin B12 | 1,4 µg |
| Calcium | 268 mg | Sodium | 73 mg | Vitamin K | 14 µg |
| Phosphorus | 225 mg | Vitamin A | 350 μg RE | Biotin | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 450 mg | Vitamin D | 7,5 µg | Folic acid | 165 µg DFE |
| Magnesium | 75 mg | Vitamin E | 8 mg α-TE | Pantothenic acid | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 5,5 mg | Vitamin C | 40 mg | Niacin | 6,5 mg |
Plumpy’Doz™ supports nutrition and malaria-prevention programmes when children are most vulnerable.