Amna HadayatAyesha HadayatHuma Ishaq2025-09-222025-09-222025https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/6696Malnutrition remains a critical health issue among children aged 6 months to 5 years in Pakistan, contributing to high morbidity and mortality rate. Ready-to-use Therapeutic food has been effective intervention for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), yet the high cost of imported products limits accessibility for low-income communities.enThesis