Table 2.
Human milk output and Body composition
| Variable | Exposed to SAM (n = 39) | Community Control (n = 40) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.8 ± 2.3 | 23.6 ± 3.7 | 0.85 |
| Body fat, kg | 15.1 ± 4.0 | 15.0 ± 5.0 | 0.92 |
| Fat mass, % | 27.1 ± 5.0 | 27.1 ± 5.8 | 0.99 |
| Fat-free mass, kg | 40.1 ± 5.1 | 40.5 ± 4.1 | 0.69 |
| Fat-Free mass, % | 72.9 ± 5.0 | 72.9 ± 5.8 | 0.99 |
| Total body water, kg | 29.3 ± 3.7 | 29.7 ± 3.0 | 0.65 |
| Total body water, % | 53.4 ± 3.7 | 53.4 ± 4.3 | 0.99 |
| Breast milk output, g/d | 833.7 ± 152.2 | 827.4 ± 171.4 | 0.86 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD. SAM = severe acute malnutrition; MUAC = mid-upper arm circumference