Publications by authors named "Tamara G Hershey"
Am J Clin Nutr
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Study Purpose
- : The research aimed to assess whether two types of ready-to-use food (Peanut/Milk RUF and Peanut/Cowpea RUF) could enhance childhood cognition compared to a traditional millet porridge after one year of school feeding in Ghana.
- Methodology Overview
- : Conducted as a controlled clinical trial involving 871 children aged 5-12 years across 6 schools. Participants were assigned to receive different food types, and their cognitive abilities were evaluated using four specific tests to measure fluid cognition.
- Findings Summary
- : While the Peanut/Milk RUF group showed improvements in certain cognitive test scores, the Peanut/Cowpea RUF group did not show any significant benefits
