GuidelinesIMCI
Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Give RUTF to SAM Without Medical Complication and Eligible MAM cases
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- The child should be at least 6 months of age and weigh more than 4 kg.
- Make sure that the caregiver knows how to use the RUTF
- The child may have been referred from hospital for ongoing care. Give amounts according to directions from the referring facility, or according to local guidelines.
| Weight | RUTF 500Kcal/92gm sachet | |||
| For SAM without medical complication Child needs 200kcal/kg/day |
For MAM Child needs additional 75 Kcal/kg/day above his daily food intake of 100kcal/day |
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| SAM: Sachets (per day) | SAM: Sachets (per day) | MAM: Sachets (per week) | MAM: Sachets (per month) | |
| 4 - < 5 kg | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 - < 7 kg | 2½ | 18 | 5 | 20 |
| 7 - < 8.5 kg | 3 | 21 | 7 | 28 |
| 8.5 - < 9.5 kg | 3½ | 25 | 9 | 36 |
| 9.5 - < 10.5 kg | 4 | 28 | 10 | 40 |
| 10.5 - < 12 kg | 4½ | 32 | 11 | 44 |
| ≥ 12 kg | 5 | 35 | 13 | 52 |
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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Oral Medicines; Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)
Last checked for updates: June 2023