Introduction
Multiple deficiencies, stunting, malnutrition
MALNUTRITION
Adequate mineral status is necessary for normal cellular function, and deficiencies directly affect childhood growth and developmentChildren with malnutrition rarely have deficiencies in only one of these minerals. Multiple deficiencies are prevalent, and have a compounding detrimental effect on children’s healthThe Mazira Project carried out in Malawi sought to replicate and expand on the Lulun Project in Ecuador, in which early introduction of eggs in the complementary feeding process reduced stunting by 47%