Saturday, 14 August 2010

MALNUTRITION: Plumpy'nut® and associated products

Plumpy'nut® is specifically designed for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. It is suitable for ages 6 months and up.
Treatment generally lasts between 6 and 10 weeks depending on the severity of the condition. The nutritional value is identical to F-100 milk. Breastfeeding is recommended until 24 months (exclusive until 6 months).
Ingredients: Blend of vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil), sugar, peanuts, nonfat milk powder, whey, maltodextrin, vitamin and mineral complex, cocoa, emulsifier: monoglycerides, lecithin.
Recommended Use: Plumpy’nut® does not require any prior cooking, dilution or refrigeration. Simply open the package and eat the contents.
Dosage: For severe acute malnutrition: 200 kcal/kg/day (i.e. two sachets/day/5 kg child).For moderate acute malnutrition: 75 kcal/kg/day (i.e. one sachet/day/5 kg child).
Storage: The shelf life is 24 months. See best before date stamped on each sachet.It is recommended to keep the product in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 86°F (30°C). It is recommended not to stack the pallets.
Plumpy’nut® complies with the definition of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) that requires no prior preparation, dilution or reconstitution.*
*Reference: “Community Based Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition”. A joint statement by the World Health Organization, the World Food Program, the United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition and the United Nations Children Fund, May 2007.


Supplementary’Plumpy® is a Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) used to address moderate acute malnutrition.It is a high-energy nutritional food supplement, suitable for ages 6 months and up.
It is particularly adapted for children exiting therapeutic nutrition programs as a means of preventing the re-emergence of severe acute malnutrition.
This product is also suitable for other groups of people suffering from moderate acute malnutrition (adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV and other vulnerable adults). Breastfeeding is recommended until 24 months (exclusive until 6 months).
Ingredients: Blend of vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil), sugar, peanuts, whey, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, cocoa, vitamin and mineral complex, emulsifier: lecithin.
Recommended Use: Supplementary’Plumpy® does not require any prior cooking or dilution and does not need to be refrigerated. Simply open the package and eat the contents.
Dosage: For moderate acute malnutrition: 75 kcal/kg/day (i.e. one sachet/day/5 kg child).Adult dosage: diagnose on a case by case basis.
Storage:The shelf life is 24 months. See best before date stamped on each sachet.It is recommended to keep the product in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 86°F (30°C). It is recommended not to stack the pallets.

Plumpy’doz® is a Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) used to reduce the incidence of acute malnutrition in children 6 to 36 months during times of food insecurity.
It should be used as a supplement to traditional food and it is well suited for emergency humanitarian situations. Ideally, children are breastfed until 24 months (exclusive until 6 months). As they get older, the complementary energy and nutrient contribution from traditional foods becomes increasingly important for meeting daily requirements.
Ingredients: Blend of vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil), peanuts, sugar, nonfat milk powder, whey, maltodextrin, vitamin and mineral complex, cocoa, emulsifier: lecithin.
Recommended Use: Plumpy’doz® does not require any prior cooking or dilution and does not need to be refrigerated. Simply open the cup and eat the contents with a clean spoon.
Dosage: Three teaspoons three times per day OR one tablespoon three times per day. Equivalent to one 325 g cup per week.
Storage:The shelf life is 24 months. See best before date stamped on each cup.It is recommended to keep the product in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 86°F (30°C). It is recommended not to stack the pallets.

Nutributter® is a Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement (LNS) that enhances linear growth and cognitive and motor developmentwhile working to prevent malnutrition in children 6-24 months of age.
Nutributter® should be used as a daily supplement, and can be eaten alone or mixed with traditional foods. Nutributter® is not a substitute for a balanced diet. Breastfeeding is recommended until 24 months (exclusive until 6 months).
Ingredients: Peanuts, sugar, blend of vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil), nonfat milk powder, whey, maltodextrin, vitamin and mineral complex, emulsifier: lecithin.
Recommended Use: Nutributter® does not require any prior cooking or dilution and does not need to be refrigerated. Simply open the package and eat the contents.
Dosage: One 20 g sachet per day for a minimum of 4-6 months. In malaria endemic areas it is recommended to split the 20 g sachet into two servings (10 g in the morning 10 g at night), in order to avoid a single large dose of iron.
Storage: The shelf life is 18 months. See best before date stamped on each sachet.It is recommended to keep the product in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 86°F (30°C). It is recommended not to stack the pallets.

Plumpy’soy® (production pending) is a Ready-to-Use Food (RUF) designed to support people whose daily food intake lacks the necessary macro and micronutrients. It is used for the prevention of malnutrition and nutrition-related deficiencies. Plumpy’soy® is particularly adapted for use in emergency situations and as a supplemental food for individuals living with illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS. Plumpy’soy® is suitable for anyone over the age of two.
Ingredients: Peanut, blend of vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil),
sugar, maltodextrin, soy, whey, vitamin and mineral complex,
cocoa, emulsifier: lecithin.
Recommended Use: Plumpy'soy® does not need any prior dilution or cooking. Simply open the package and eat the contents.
Dosage: For children 2 years and up: 1 sachet per day. For adults: 2 sachets per day (provides the daily requirement of calories). One sachet is 92 grams.
Storage: The shelf life is 18 months. The best before date is stamped on each sachet. It is recommended to keep the product in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 86°F
(30°C). It is recommended not to stack the pallets

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