Can school gardens and meals cure teen anemia? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07092150
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a package of school meals, vegetable gardens, nutrition classes, iron supplements, and deworming can reduce anemia and underweight in 1500 adolescents aged 14-17 in Tanzania. Four schools get the program, two serve as controls. Researchers will also interview students, parents, and teachers to see what works and what doesn't.
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Active substance
School meals, school gardens, iron and folic acid supplements, deworming, nutrition education, and women's workshops
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to reduce anemia and underweight in adolescents in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in just 6 schools, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention lasts only one year, and long-term effects are unknown.
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University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania