I have data on the list of foods accessed by mothers in a poor community for complementary feeding based on 24 hr recall and non quantified food frequency data. It is evident that complementary feeding practices have changed. I want to know if it is possible to come up with a complementary feeding meal pattern that can meet micronutrient requirements of the children based only on the foods reported accessed by the mothers. Any references or ideas you may have will be helpful.
Hi Namukolo, Optifood is a linear programming software application that uses 24-hr dietary data and food frequency data to identify food-based recommendations for complementary feeding. This tool gives information on the nutrient gaps in the diet based on the RDIs and then allows users to tweak recommendations to maximize the nutrient content of the diets. For more information, please visit: http://www.fantaproject.org/tools/optifood
Thank you Kavitha and Rasmi. I have inquired about Optifood software and have been given the impression that it is not yet ready for use. The FANTA website also does not indicate how it could be accessed. would you be able to share a contact that I could get in touch with?
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