Treatment of malnutrition in Brazil: simple solutions to common problems.
At the largest rehabilitation centre in Ceará, Brazil, the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for improved dietary management of severe malnutrition were implemented. Rates of weight gain increased fourfold, daily food costs were reduced, and staff time was saved. Implementation was achieved within 1 week, including training. Other centres are encouraged to adopt similar measures.
Cavalcante
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Instituto de Prevenção à Desnutrição e à Excepcionalidade, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Pinheiro
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LM
Monte
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C
Guimarães
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Ashworth
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A
D001938:Brazil; D002648:Child; D004035:Diet Therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015430:Weight Gain; D014944:World Health Organization