Iron deficiency is a common problem that can affect how well children think and learn. This study investigates how a program teaching about iron in food can help improve children's iron levels and their IQ, which is a measure of intelligence or how well they can think and learn.
The study involves children in grades 4 and 5 and their caregivers. They will take part in a program from weeks 2 to 15 that includes talks, games, and cooking classes to learn about iron-rich foods. The study will check the children's iron levels and IQ at the start, after 16 weeks, and again at 18 weeks. The study will last about 18 weeks and requires participation in various activities during this time.
- Who can participate: Children in grades 4 and 5 who are not severely ill and have not started menstruating. They should not have taken vitamin or mineral supplements recently
- Study details: The study will last about 18 weeks and involves learning sessions and cooking classes to teach about iron-rich foods. Children's iron levels and IQ will be checked at different times during the study
- Study Timelines: The study will last about 18 weeks
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