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Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 1998 44(1):4-9; doi:10.1093/tropej/44.1.4
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Adding {alpha}-amylase to Weaning Food to Increase Dietary Intake in Children. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Leo den Besten*, Ingrid I. Glatthaar*, and Carel B. Ijsselmuiden**

*Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Southern Africa PO Box 177, Medunsa 0204, South Africa
**Department of Community Health, University of Pretoria PO Box 667, Pretoria 0001, South Africa

Correspondence: Professor Ingrid I. Glatthaar

The addition of {alpha}-amylase to a food supplement for weaning-age children was proposed as an alternative to traditionally prepared Amylase-Rich Foods (ARF) for reducing the dietary bulk of weaning diets. In a self-controlled clinical trial including 30 healthy children, aged 10–24 months, the effect of the addition of {alpha}-amylase and extra cereal to a diet including three meals, was determined in terms of dietary intake. A mean increased intake of 23.8 per cent in energy and 10.4 per cent in protein was found. The addition of commercial {alpha}-amylase to maize-based weaning foods is a useful method of increasing the nutritional value of weaning diets.


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