Can cookies fight malnutrition? new study tests a tasty solution
NCT ID NCT07504133
First seen Apr 13, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether special cookies made from soy, chickpea, and peanut flour could improve the health of malnourished children. Sixty children aged 3 to 10 years were split into two groups: one group ate the cookies daily for three months along with their regular diet, while the other group stuck to their usual diet alone. Researchers measured changes in weight, height, arm circumference, and blood markers like hemoglobin and albumin to see if the cookies made a difference.
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Bilal Hospital Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
Composite flour cookies (soy, chickpea, peanut)
What this could lead to
If successful, these cookies could offer a simple, affordable way to improve nutrition and growth in malnourished children in developing countries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply broadly. The cookies are a supplement, not a cure, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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