Promotion of local products in the fight against moderate acute malnutrition in the Koulikoro Region

Abstract

Introduction: The use of local products is strongly recommended to fight against malnutrition. This study aimed to contribute to the promotion of local products in the fight against moderate acute malnutrition in the Koulikoro Region. Material and methods: This study took place from November 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 in a village in the Koulikoro circle. A study was carried out on 12 children suffering from moderate malnutrition living in villages near the Community Health Center (CSCOM) of Tienfala. It was based on a tasting and appreciation test of three porridge formulas by these children. These formulas were based on cowpea, corn, sorghum and soybeans. This tasting should identify the most popular formula that could be used as a food to fight malnutrition in children. Results: The average prevalence of overall acute malnutrition was 1.3%. The most affected circles were Dioïla, Kolokani, Banamba and Nara with a respective average prevalence of 2.2; 1.9; 1.8 and 1.1%. Three formulas of porridge based on flour enriched with local products were used. Their energy values were 1055.7 kcal; 1063.9 kcal and 1013.1 kcal. They were accepted and appreciated by the children during the tasting session with a preference for the first formula. Conclusion: The present study consisted of determining the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months and proposing food formulas of high nutritional value based on local products.