What is F100 in nutrition?

F100 Therapeutic Milk is a milk based white or pale yellowish fine powder free from impurities, coloured particles, caking or lumps. The main components of the therapeutic milk are: milk powder, refined vegetable oil, sugar, maltodextrin, milk derivate, vitamins and minerals premix.

What is F100 formula?

F-100 and F-75 (also known as Formula 100 and Formula 75) are therapeutic milk products designed to treat severe malnutrition. In 1997, a French medical researcher together with the French company Nutriset succeeded in making a nutrient-dense spread for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition.

What is the difference between F-75 and F-100?

F-75 contains 75 kcal and 0.9 g protein per 100 ml. As soon as the child is stabilized on F-75, F-100 is used as a “catch-up” formula to rebuild wasted tissues. F-100 contains more calories and protein: 100 kcal and 2.9g protein per 100 ml. The F-100 recipes do not require cooking as they do not contain cereal flour.

When do you give F100?

F100 Diluted is a special therapeutic formula made specially for the infants younger than 6 moths. ➢ Should be provided for the infants younger than 6 months without edema. ➢ Given at 130 ml / kg body weight / day. ➢ Gives 130 kcal / kg body weight / day.

Which is better for acute malnutrition F-100 or Plumpy Nut?

Children who fall under the cut-off for severe acute malnutrition need to receive an adapted diet that allows them to regain a normal nutritional status. Providing the same nutritional value (but without the same use constraints) than F-100 therapeutic milk, Plumpy’Nut ® is well-adapted to the needs of severely acute malnourished children.

How to prepare F75 and F100 feeding formulas?

Tips for correct preparation of F75 and F100 using other ingredients. Apply hygiene at all levels. Mix oil well so that it does not separate. If oil floats to the top of the mixture, there is a risk that some children will get too much and others too little.

What is the purpose of F-100 therapeutic milk?

F-100 therapeutic milk was specifically developed for the nutritional recovery of patients suffering from severe acute malnutrition, during phase 2 of the treatment protocol drawn up by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

What is the difference between F-75 and F-100 milk?

F-75 and F-100, also known as Formula 75 and Formula 100 milk, are therapeutic foods given to Severe Acute Malnourished Child. They are high energy products with rich nutrient content and used for treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition.