Professor Kapil explains that presently, there is indigenously made RUTF which meets the requisite criteria viz.,
- caloric dense, high in proteins, vitamins and minerals;
- simple to deliver and administer;
- easy to use;
- fast acting;
- affordable and acceptable cost;
- should not require trained staff to administer (parents can deliver it to a child);
- culturally acceptable;
- packed in single-serve packets (each packet may contain fixed amount of calories 400- 500 calories);
- requires little preparation before use;
- adequate shelf life and stability;
- can be stored in varied climatic conditions and temperature;
- resistant to bacterial contamination; and
- does not cause addiction to child.
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