Fish powder in school meals for better learning
This study tests whether adding fish powder to school meals helps children learn better. If your child's school already runs a home-grown feeding program and is in one of four select districts, your child may be able to take part.
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Who can take part
- Your child must attend a school in Mangochi, Salima, Karonga, or Dowa district.
- The school must run its own home-grown feeding program (buys food locally with school funds).
- Your child must be at least 10 years old.
- Your child should not have severe food allergies or health issues that affect eating.
- Your child should be willing to eat fish powder added to school meals.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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