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Nutritional management protocol for children with severe acute malnutrition39.
| Stabilization phase | In-patient rehabilitation phase | Out-patient rehabilitation phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1—7 | Weeks 2—6 | Lengths vary depending on site | |
| Complicated SAM | F75 | F100 | RUTF |
| Uncomplicated SAM | – | – | RUTF |
| Composition | |||
| Energy (kcal per 100 mL F75/F100 or 100 g RUTF) | 75 | 100 | 5.2–5.5 |
| Protein (% total energy) | 5 | 12 | 10–12 |
| Fat (% total energy) | 32 | 53 | 45–60 |
