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This study evaluates the impact of micronutrient powder (MNP) supplements and nutrition education on growth and feeding practices in children aged 6–23 months in rural Burkina Faso. Findings show that while MNP and education significantly improved dietary diversity (by 6.5%) and acceptable diets (by 5.8%), the effects on stunting, wasting, and morbidity were marginal. Linear growth rates were slightly higher in the intervention group (0.013 SD/month). The study concludes that MNP and education packages can improve feeding practices but have limited impact on growth and health outcomes in malaria-endemic regions.
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