School meals and gardens aim to fight teen malnutrition in tanzania
NCT ID NCT07092150
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study tests a one-year school nutrition program for 1,500 adolescents aged 14-17 in Dodoma, Tanzania. The program includes daily school meals, vegetable gardens, nutrition education, iron and folic acid supplements, deworming, and workshops for mothers. Researchers will measure whether it reduces moderate-to-severe anemia and underweight compared to schools with no program. The goal is to see if this low-cost, community-based approach can improve long-term health and nutrition.
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University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania
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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 successful, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to reduce malnutrition and anemia in adolescents in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 4 intervention schools and 2 control schools, so results may not apply broadly. The program is complex and relies on local resources, which could limit its effectiveness or sustainability.
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