Table 1.
Composition of the micronutrient powder formulations used in this study.
| Components | Control Group | Fe Group | FeGOS Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount per sachet | Amount per sachet | Amount per sachet | |
| Vitamin A | 400 µg | 400 µg | 400 µg |
| Vitamin D | 5 µg | 5 µg | 5 µg |
| Tocopherol Equivalents | 5 mg | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 90 µg | 90 µg | 90 µg |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 6 mg | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 0.9 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Copper | 0.56 mg | 0.56 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Iodine | 90 µg | 90 µg | 90 µg |
| Selenium | 17 µg | 17 µg | 17 µg |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg | 4.1 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Phytase | 190 FTU | 190 FTU | 190 FTU |
| Maltodextrin | 10.5 g | 10.5 g | |
| Galacto-oligosaccharides | 10.5 g | ||
| Iron (as ferrous fumarate) | 2.5 mg | 2.5 mg | |
| Iron (as NaFeEDTA) | 2.5 mg | 2.5 mg |
FTU, phytase unit; NaFeEDTA, sodium iron ethylenediaminetetraacetate; GOS, galacto-oligosaccharides.