F-100 and F-75 (foods)

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F-100 (food)

F-100 (/ɛf wʌn hʌndrəd/), is a high-energy therapeutic milk-based diet used in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. It is a product recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Etymology

The term "F-100" is derived from the formula's energy density, which is approximately 100 kilocalories per 100 milliliters.

Usage

F-100 is used in the stabilization phase of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, after initial rehydration and metabolic stabilization with F-75. It is designed to provide a high-energy, nutrient-dense diet to promote rapid weight gain.

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F-75 (food)

F-75 (/ɛf sɛvənti faɪv/), is a therapeutic milk-based diet used in the initial treatment of severe acute malnutrition. It is a product recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Etymology

The term "F-75" is derived from the formula's energy density, which is approximately 75 kilocalories per 100 milliliters.

Usage

F-75 is used in the initial phase of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, providing rehydration and metabolic stabilization before transitioning to a high-energy diet such as F-100.

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