- 05/12/2016
This commentary aims to discuss the multiple ways in which private sector can leverage its expertise to improve nutrition in general, and complementary feeding in particular.
- 01/10/2011
As a highly bioavailable iron compound, sodium iron (iii) ethylenediaminetetraacetate (NaFeEDTA) has been recommended as a food additive for fortification. The objective of this study was to calculate the dosage of NaFeEDTA for fortifying complementary foods assuming different population prevalences of underweight.
- 17/03/2017
The objective of this chapter is to describe and discuss the latest advances related to the composition and delivery of fortified complementary foods products, including home and commercial fortification.
- 13/09/2017
This paper focuses on how micronutrient powder interventions undertook key elements of programme improvement, specifically, the use of programme theory, monitoring, process evaluation, and supportive supervision. Methods included a review of published and grey literature, interviews with key informants, and deliberations throughout the consultation process.
- 13/09/2013
This paper focuses on programmatic experiences related to micronutrient powders delivery, social and behaviour change communication, and training. Methods included a review of published and grey literature, interviews with key informants, and deliberations throughout the consultation process.
- 13/09/2017
The objectives of this study were to identify and summarize the most recent micronutrient powders (MNP) programme experiences and lessons learned for operationalizing MNP for young children and prioritize an implementation research agenda.
- 01/04/2018
The state of Gujarat had introduced Extruded Fortified Blended Food as take-home ration for children 6–35 months of age. The study aimed to understand awareness, availability, and consumption pattern of Balbhog.
- 12/04/2017
The efficacy of a number of interventions that include fortified complementary foods (FCFs) or other products to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is well established. This article reviews key findings from 11 coverage surveys of IYCF programs distributing or selling FCFs or micronutrient powders in 5 countries.
- 01/03/2018
The purpose of this study aimed to assess existing coverage and utilization of micronutrient powders (MNPs), fortified staples, and iodized salt among children aged 6 to 23 months prior to implementation of an MNP program.
- 05/12/2016
The objective of this study was to formulate age- and context-specific complementary feeding recommendations (CFR) for infants and young children and to compare the potential of filling population-level nutrient gaps using common sets of CFR across age groups.