@article{fdi:010053738,
  title = {{D}ecreased parasite load and improved cognitive outcomes caused by deworming and consumption of multi-micronutrient fortified biscuits in rural {V}ietnamese schoolchildren},
  author = {{N}ga, {T}. {T}. and {W}inichagoon, {P}. and {D}ijkhuizen, {M}. {A}. and {K}han, {N}. {C}. and {W}asantwisut, {E}. and {W}ieringa, {F}ranck},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{M}icronutrient deficiencies are associated with impaired growth and cognitive function. {A} school-based fortification program might benefit schoolchildren but a high prevalence of parasite infestation might affect effectiveness. {A} randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2 x 2 factorial trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of multi-micronutrient fortified biscuits with or without de-worming on growth, cognitive function, and parasite load in {V}ietnamese schoolchildren. {S}choolchildren (n = 510), 6-8 years of age were randomly allocated to receive albendazole or placebo at baseline and four months of multi-micronutrient fortified biscuits ({FB}) or non-fortified biscuits. {C}hildren receiving {FB} for four months scored higher on two cognitive tests: {R}aven's {C}olored {P}rogressive {M}atrices and the {D}igit {S}pan {F}orward test. {C}hildren receiving albendazole plus {FB} had the lowest parasite load after four months. {I}n children receiving {FB}, mid-upper arm circumference was slightly improved (+0.082 cm) but there were no differences in other indexes of anthropometry. {C}ombining multi-micronutrient fortified biscuits with de-worming is an effective strategy.},
  keywords = {},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{A}merican {J}ournal of {T}ropical {M}edicine and {H}ygiene},
  volume = {85},
  numero = {2},
  pages = {333--340},
  ISSN = {0002-9637},
  year = {2011},
  DOI = {10.4269/ajtmh.2011.10-0651},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010053738},
}