Table 6.

Required research around combined/simplified malnutrition protocols

Type of research	Suggested topics
Clinical research	• Safety and effectiveness of using RUTF to treat MAM children and/or RUSF to treat SAM children (depending on the proposed protocol) • Appropriateness of using MUAC as a screening tool for “tall, slim” body types, and overlap with biochemical markers of malnutrition • (Minimum) dosage of RUTF/RUSF required for recovery • Impact of combined/simplified protocols on length of stay
Operational / implementation research	• Operational and costing implications of combined/simplified protocols • Impact of combined/simplified protocols on amount of product used • Pilot studies in every country to test specific protocols