Can a simple cereal fix vitamin deficiencies in ethiopian teens?

NCT ID NCT06100146

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to locally made cereal could help teenage girls in rural Ethiopia get the nutrients they need. The researchers measured vitamin levels, growth, thinking skills, and mood in 472 girls aged 13-19. The goal was to see if small-scale food fortification could be a practical way to fight deficiencies in areas without access to commercial fortified foods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance System sites

    Arba Minch, 21, Ethiopia

  • Arba Minch University

    Arba Minch, Ethiopia

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