How Much Protein is in Rutf and Why It's Crucial for Malnutrition Recovery
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a standard formulation of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is designed to provide 10% to 12% of its total energy from high-quality protein. This precisely engineered macronutrient profile is essential for treating severe acute malnutrition (SAM), where providing adequate amounts of protein and other nutrients is a lifesaving measure for recovery.
