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F-100: Transforming Severe Acute Malnutrition Rehabilitation

The F-100 Therapeutic Formula is a fundamental tool in the treatment and nutritional rehabilitation of severe acute malnutrition.

Severe acute malnutrition represents one of the most critical health challenges worldwide, mainly affecting children in situations of extreme vulnerability. In this context, the F-100 Therapeutic Formula of Nutriset emerges as a fundamental pillar in the treatment and nutritional rehabilitation of this devastating condition. Developed under the rigorous specifications of nutrition experts and aligned with the protocols established by the World Health Organization (WHO), the F-100 has been designed with a clear purpose: to facilitate the nutritional recovery of patients, especially children at from 6 months of age, who are going through the recovery phase of severe acute malnutrition.

Context of Use and Target Audience

Formula F-100 is suitable for patients in the nutritional rehabilitation phase, which follows initial stabilization in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition. It is at this time that patients, having regained their appetite and not facing serious medical complications, need intensive nutritional support to gain weight and strengthen their health. The F-100 is administered in hospital or outpatient settings, being an essential tool in nutritional rehabilitation centers where the patient's progress is closely monitored.

Key features and benefits

Made to offer 100 Kcal per 100 ml, the Formula F-100 is distinguished by its balanced composition, designed to meet the high energy and nutritional demands during the recovery phase. Its low osmolarity ensures optimal absorption of nutrients, essential for patients with sensitive digestive systems due to malnutrition. This formula is a testament to the commitment to the recovery of affected children, providing the necessary elements for effective rehabilitation.

Nutritional values per 100 ml of reconstituted F-100 therapeutic milk
Energy
100 kcal
Proteins
11 g
51 g
Glucides
38 g
Calcium
78 mg
Phosphore
76 mg
Potassium
237 mg
Magnesium
19 mg
Zinc
2,4 mg
Copper
0,3 mg
Iron
< 0,07 mg
Iodine
19 µg
Selenium
5,7 µg
Sodium
< 56 mg
Vitamine A
0,15-0,3 mg
Vitamine D
2,9-5,7 µg
Vitamine E
3,8-7,6 mg
Vitamine C
> 9,5 mg
Vitamine B1
> 95 mg
Vitamine B2
> 0,3 mg
Vitamine B6
> 0,1 mg
Vitamine B12
> 0,3 µg
Vitamine K
2,8-9,5 µg
Biotine
> 11 µg
Acide folique
> 38 µg
Pantothenic acid
> 0,57 mg
Niacin
> 0,95 mg

It is important to point out our support for exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of the infant's life, and supplemented breastfeeding from the 6th month to 2 years. Formula F-100 is not a substitute but a complement for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition.

Importance for Humanitarian Aid Organizations

Humanitarian aid organizations highly value Formula F-100 for its effectiveness in the recovery of children with severe acute malnutrition. Its implementation in nutritional programs allows health professionals to offer a rapid and effective response, making a significant difference in patient recovery rates.

At Pharma International Group, we are committed to the fight against severe acute malnutrition and proud to offer F-100 Therapeutic Formula as part of our portfolio of nutritional solutions. We invite healthcare professionals, humanitarian aid organizations and interested parties to contact us for more information on how F-100 can be integrated into their nutritional treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Contact our team today and be part of the solution in the fight against child malnutrition.

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