Ready to Use Therapeutic food Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ready to Use therapeutic food (RUTF) ?
A
It is a medical intervention to cure Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) among children which includes readymade packed paste of high energy fortified supplements being administered to the child under doctor’s supervision
2
Q
At what age is it given to children ?
A
6 months to 6yrs daily for about a month
3
Q
Why is RUTF considered to be advantageous ?
A
It is cost effective and hygenic as it has less human contact compared to freshly cooked food
4
Q
What is the recent notification of Central Govt regarding RUTF ?
A
It has asked states to stop implementation of RUTF to treat malnourished children
