Improving Nutrition and Health Outcomes in Intibuca, Honduras

The purpose of this research study is to better understand how to prevent malnutrition in children under age 5 years in Intibuca, Honduras. A randomized community trial design was used to implement a nutrition program, including a complementary nutrition supplement, educational sessions, and growth and health monitoring integrated into the basic primary care package, to participants living in communities in the intervention group. Participants living in the control group communities will receive the nutrition supplement for one year following the study.