2022
Preventive small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements reduce severe wasting and severe stunting among young children: an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Dewey K, Arnold C, Wessells K, Prado E, Abbeddou S, Adu-Afarwuah S, Ali H, Arnold B, Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Ashraf S, Becquey E, Brown K, Christian P, Colford J, Dulience S, Fernald L, Galasso E, Hallamaa L, Hess S, Humphrey J, Huybregts L, Iannotti L, Jannat K, Lartey A, Le Port A, Leroy J, Luby S, Maleta K, Matias S, Mbuya M, Mridha M, Nkhoma M, Null C, Paul R, Okronipa H, Ouédraogo J, Pickering A, Prendergast A, Ruel M, Shaikh S, Weber A, Wolff P, Zongrone A, Stewart C. Preventive small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements reduce severe wasting and severe stunting among young children: an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2022, 116: 1314-1333. PMID: 36045000, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqac232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsLipid-based nutrient supplementsSevere wastingIndividual participant dataParticipant dataPassive control armStudy-level characteristicsSevere stuntingMo of ageFixed-effects modelNutrient supplementsHealthy child growthControl armChildren 6Inclusion criteriaEffect modifiersPreventive interventionsChild wastingGreater burdenSubgroup estimatesWastingChild growthYoung childrenStuntingRelative reductionSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements, with or without added zinc, do not cause excessive fat deposition in Burkinabe children: results from a cluster-randomized community trial
Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Hess S, Somé J, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements, with or without added zinc, do not cause excessive fat deposition in Burkinabe children: results from a cluster-randomized community trial. European Journal Of Nutrition 2022, 61: 4107-4120. PMID: 35829783, PMCID: PMC9596589, DOI: 10.1007/s00394-022-02936-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsNon-intervention cohortLipid-based nutrient supplementsIntervention cohortIntervention groupCluster-randomized community trialFat-free mass accretionAdditional zinc supplementationFat depositionTrial registrationThe studyCluster-randomized trial designDispersible tabletsMonths of ageExcessive fat depositionMorbidity treatmentNIC childrenNutrient supplementsBurkinabe childrenUS National InstitutesObesity riskZinc supplementationClinical trialsCommunity trialFat massTrial design
2021
Characteristics that modify the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementation on child anemia and micronutrient status: an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Wessells K, Arnold C, Stewart C, Prado E, Abbeddou S, Adu-Afarwuah S, Arnold B, Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Becquey E, Brown K, Byrd K, Campbell R, Christian P, Fernald L, Fan Y, Galasso E, Hess S, Huybregts L, Jorgensen J, Kiprotich M, Kortekangas E, Lartey A, Le Port A, Leroy J, Lin A, Maleta K, Matias S, Mbuya M, Mridha M, Mutasa K, Naser A, Paul R, Okronipa H, Ouédraogo J, Pickering A, Rahman M, Schulze K, Smith L, Weber A, Zongrone A, Dewey K. Characteristics that modify the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementation on child anemia and micronutrient status: an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2021, 114: 68-94. PMID: 34590114, PMCID: PMC8560313, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqab276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsPrevalence of anemiaIndividual participant dataIron deficiencyRetinol-binding proteinEffect modifiersChild anemiaSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementationStatus outcomesIndividual-level effect modifiersLipid-based nutrient supplementationLipid-based nutrient supplementsParticipant dataIndividual-level modifiersIron deficiency anemiaFe/dMo of ageFixed-effects modelDeficiency anemiaChild's hemoglobinEffect modificationIron statusChildren 6Study design characteristicsPlasma zinc
2017
Differing growth responses to nutritional supplements in neighboring health districts of Burkina Faso are likely due to benefits of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS)
Hess S, Peerson J, Becquey E, Abbeddou S, Ouédraogo C, Somé J, Jimenez E, Ouédraogo J, Vosti S, Rouamba N, Brown K. Differing growth responses to nutritional supplements in neighboring health districts of Burkina Faso are likely due to benefits of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS). PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0181770. PMID: 28771493, PMCID: PMC5542440, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLipid-based nutrient supplementsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsMorbidity burdenHealth districtZinc supplementation studiesMonths of enrollmentCross-trial differencesCommunity-based trialCommunity health workersAge z-scoreNon-intervention control groupMonths old childrenAge-adjusted changesVillage-based community health workersType of interventionMean LAZMorbidity surveillanceNutrient supplementsBaseline characteristicsDiarrhea treatmentLNS groupMean ageChild morbidityZinc supplementationAnthropometric assessmentAdditional Zinc Delivered as a Tablet and SQ‐LNS May Increase Fat Free Mass Accrual in Young Burkinabe Children
Jimenez E, Abbeddou S, Coulibaly N, Some J, Ouedraogo J, Brown K, Hess S. Additional Zinc Delivered as a Tablet and SQ‐LNS May Increase Fat Free Mass Accrual in Young Burkinabe Children. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.316.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-intervention cohortFat-free massSQ-LNSIntervention cohortDose groupMonths of ageBody compositionBurkinabe childrenNIC groupZinc tabletsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsBaseline fat-free massFree massLipid-based nutrient supplementsWeight gainYoung Burkinabe childrenChildren's body compositionCollection of salivaSubgroup of childrenTwo-stage clusterNIC childrenOverall weight gainFat massIC groupSupplemental zincSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements containing different amounts of zinc along with diarrhea and malaria treatment increase iron and vitamin A status and reduce anemia prevalence, but do not affect zinc status in young Burkinabe children: a cluster-randomized trial
Abbeddou S, Yakes Jimenez E, Somé J, Ouédraogo J, Brown. K, Hess S. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements containing different amounts of zinc along with diarrhea and malaria treatment increase iron and vitamin A status and reduce anemia prevalence, but do not affect zinc status in young Burkinabe children: a cluster-randomized trial. BMC Pediatrics 2017, 17: 46. PMID: 28152989, PMCID: PMC5288861, DOI: 10.1186/s12887-016-0765-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsNon-intervention cohortLipid-based nutrient supplementsRetinol-binding proteinIntervention cohortAnemia prevalenceIllness treatmentIC childrenYoung Burkinabe childrenLower retinol-binding proteinSoluble transferrin receptorLower anemia prevalenceIron deficiency prevalenceCluster-randomized trialIndicators of ironPackage of interventionsIndicator of vitaminMonths of ageDifferent treatment groupsGroup-wise differencesTwo-stage clusterNIC childrenNutrient supplementsResultsAt baselineBurkinabe children
2015
Comparison of methods to assess adherence to small‐quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements (SQ‐LNS) and dispersible tablets among young Burkinabé children participating in a community‐based intervention trial
Abbeddou S, Hess S, Yakes Jimenez E, Somé J, Vosti S, Guissou R, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Comparison of methods to assess adherence to small‐quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements (SQ‐LNS) and dispersible tablets among young Burkinabé children participating in a community‐based intervention trial. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2015, 11: 90-104. PMID: 25521188, PMCID: PMC6860357, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsPlasma zinc concentrationDispersible tabletsLipid-based nutrient supplementsCaregiver-reported adherenceMonths of supplementationDisappearance rateMonths of ageSubgroup of childrenWeekly adherenceIntervention trialsClinical trialsLow adherenceSupplementation trialAdherence dataHome visitsCaregiver interviewsZinc tabletsLack of changeChildren 11Zinc concentrationsStudy outcomesObservation periodAdherenceMonthsIodine status of young Burkinabe children receiving small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements and iodised salt: a cluster-randomised trial
Hess S, Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Iodine status of young Burkinabe children receiving small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements and iodised salt: a cluster-randomised trial. British Journal Of Nutrition 2015, 114: 1829-1837. PMID: 26411504, DOI: 10.1017/s0007114515003554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsLipid-based nutrient supplementsThyroid-stimulating hormoneNon-intervention cohortMonths of ageYoung Burkinabe childrenUrinary iodineNIC childrenBurkinabe childrenIodised saltNational salt iodization programSpot urinary iodineCluster-randomised trialSalt iodization programNutrient supplementsSalt iodisation programmeIodine statusLow T4Thyroglobulin concentrationIodization programTotal thyroxineBlood spotsI statusIC childrenCohortEffect of zinc added to a daily small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement on diarrhoea, malaria, fever and respiratory infections in young children in rural Burkina Faso: a cluster-randomised trial
Somé J, Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Hess S, Ouédraogo Z, Guissou R, Vosti S, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Effect of zinc added to a daily small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement on diarrhoea, malaria, fever and respiratory infections in young children in rural Burkina Faso: a cluster-randomised trial. BMJ Open 2015, 5: e007828. PMID: 26362661, PMCID: PMC4567679, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory tract infectionsAcute lower respiratory tract infectionSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsIncidence of diarrheaLower respiratory tract infectionsUpper respiratory tract infectionLipid-based nutrient supplementsSQ-LNSCluster-randomised trialPlacebo tabletsLongitudinal prevalenceIntervention groupPreventive zinc supplementationFrequency of diarrheaMonths of ageYoung childrenRural Burkina FasoMorbidity surveillanceNutrient supplementsTract infectionsRespiratory infectionsUncomplicated diarrheaZinc supplementationDiarrheaFeverSmall-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements, Regardless of Their Zinc Content, Increase Growth and Reduce the Prevalence of Stunting and Wasting in Young Burkinabe Children: A Cluster-Randomized Trial
Hess S, Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Somé J, Vosti S, Ouédraogo Z, Guissou R, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements, Regardless of Their Zinc Content, Increase Growth and Reduce the Prevalence of Stunting and Wasting in Young Burkinabe Children: A Cluster-Randomized Trial. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0122242. PMID: 25816354, PMCID: PMC4376671, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsNon-intervention cohortPlacebo tabletsLipid-based nutrient supplementsYoung Burkinabe childrenOral rehydration saltsPrevalence of stuntingIncidence of diarrheaCluster-randomized trialPlasma zinc concentrationMonths of ageBaseline hemoglobinMorbidity surveillanceNutrient supplementsStandard careDiarrhea treatmentRehydration saltsAnemia prevalenceBurkinabe childrenIllness surveillanceAntimalarial therapyIntervention groupIllness treatmentZinc tabletsZinc levels
2014
Burkinabe infants given small quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements and illness treatment in infancy score higher in motor, language, and personal‐social development (251.1)
Prado E, Abbeddou S, Jimenez E, Somé J, Ouédraogo Z, Vosti S, Dewey K, Hess S, Ouédraogo J, Brown K. Burkinabe infants given small quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements and illness treatment in infancy score higher in motor, language, and personal‐social development (251.1). The FASEB Journal 2014, 28 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.251.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsLipid-based nutrient supplementsPersonal-social developmentNon-intervention communitiesYoung Burkinabe childrenTreatment of malariaMonths of ageRural Burkina FasoNutrient supplementsSQ-LNSBurkinabe childrenIllness treatmentBrain growthAdequate nutritionMacronutrient metabolismBrain developmentIC childrenMelinda Gates FoundationDevelopment of motorChildrenMalariaLowest decileTreatmentGrant funding sourcesSDAdherence to small‐quantity lipid based nutrient supplement among young Burkinabe children (624.19)
Abbeddou S, Hess S, Jimenez E, Somé J, Guissou R, Ouedraogo Z, Vosti S, Ouedraogo J, Brown K. Adherence to small‐quantity lipid based nutrient supplement among young Burkinabe children (624.19). The FASEB Journal 2014, 28 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.624.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSQ-LNSDays/weekHome visitsSmall-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementsLipid-based nutrient supplementsSmall-Quantity LipidYoung Burkinabe childrenRandomized clinical trialsReporting of adherenceWeekly home visitsDisappearance rateWeekly adherenceNutrient supplementsBurkinabe childrenClinical trialsSupplementation regimensCaregiver interviewsFull doseHome ObservationMelinda Gates FoundationOlder childrenObservation periodAdherenceChildrenGrant funding sources