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Findings suggest that dietary intake of low‐income lactating women in Guatemala does not allow them to fully meet their requirements for energy nor recommended intakes for daily protein and selected micronutrients. Background dietary survey research in the Western Highlands shows that the deficit in protein intake ascends up to 19 g. Thin gruel beverages (atoles) are considered important by lactating Guatemalan mothers to support production and quality of breast milk. This research is part of an effort to develop an effective and culturally‐acceptable intervention to provide additional protein to their diet. An understanding of the characteristics that could maximize the supplement acceptability among potential consumers was needed in the course of developing the initiative.

Determine the spontaneous selection of gruel varieties from participants, and assess the ability to detect the …