to assess the effect of multi-micronutrient supplementation during TB treatment on weight,
body composition, and handgrip strength. A total of 865 patients with smear-positive (PTB+)
or–negative (PTB-) pulmonary TB were randomly allocated to receive a daily biscuit with or
without multi-micronutrients for 60 d during the intensive phase of TB treatment. Weight, arm
fat area, arm muscle area, and handgrip strength were assessed at baseline and after 2 and …