Student Name(s): Gabriela Alves, Samantha Cardenas, Robert Corvalan-Perez, Christopher Fereno, Kayla McMillan, Jaro Perera, Evelyn Velasquez-Moreno

Course: CINQ 388-389 – Inquiry to Impact Projects

Faculty Member: Lori Herz

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Project description:
Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are common in Sierra Leone, especially among children under five years of age. This often results in stunting, wasting, developmental delays, and mortality. Over the past year, we have developed several nutrient-dense foods at Lehigh, which were prepared and tested in Sierra Leone last summer. The next phase of the work includes improvement of the recipes, investigating methods of preservation and packaging, analysis of the products for nutrient levels, shelf-life testing, designing a clinical study, and creating and executing a business plan.