Results of the Penetration of Biofortified Corn from SN

Generation of results for different levels of penetration of SN biofortified corn consumption in chronic child malnutrition in children in Guatemala.

Summary Table of Child Malnutrition Percentages

Below is a comparison table of malnutrition percentages based on the penetration levels of SN biofortified corn.

% Penetration

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

Stunting

No

667 (54.5%)

719 (58.8%)

781 (63.9%)

828 (67.7%)

873 (71.4%)

Yes

556 (45.5%)

504 (41.2%)

442 (36.1%)

395 (32.3%)

350 (28.6%)

Additionally, a table is shown with the improvement in Z-scores of children according to the penetration of SN biofortified corn.

% Penetration

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

Z-score length/age

Median

-1.90

-1.78

-1.74

-1.65

-1.56

[IQR]

[-2.61, -1.17]

[-2.50, -1.19]

[-2.39, -1.11]

[-2.25, -1.00]

[-2.18, -0.95]

Ridge Plot with the Z-Scores Calculated According to WHO Parameters

Evolution Graph of Chronic Malnutrition

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