Conclusions
mineral deficiencies
MALNUTRITION
Young children living in LMICs are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition, multiple mineral deficiencies, and their compounding detrimental effects. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine multiple plasma mineral concentrations in infants and young children following the provision of one egg per day. Our results did not show improvement in plasma mineral concentrations in these young Malawian children. Additional research is needed to determine culturally and nutritionally relevant ways to improve mineral status and adequate nutrient intake in this context.