Challenges for ready-to-use therapeutic food in the Indian context

The product, which is based on peanut butter mixed with dried skimmed milk and vitamins and minerals, can be consumed directly by the child and provides sufficient nutrient intake for complete recovery. [2],[5] The absence of intervention which is based only on observational studies conducted in disaster situation, the scaling up of commercially available RUTF in India will not be a rationale method of management. [...]there is need for research in innovative product formulation and of course the operational issues to establish its efficacy and cost-effectiveness in Indian context are also warranted.