- 14/09/2018
This investigation used data from focused ethnographic studies in five rural counties in Kenya to determine whether the concept of “special foods for infants and young children” exists in the different ethnic groups in these areas as an identifiable component of cultural beliefs and knowledge.
- 14/07/2017
Iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a complementary food fortified with sodium iron EDTA plus either ferrous fumarate or ferric pyrophosphate to combat iron deficiency anemia in preschool-age children in a highly malaria endemic region.
- 30/06/2009
The objectives of this study were to review the evidence base for maternal and Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) actions and to discuss the development of the Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Network in relation to the IYCN Working Group's role and structure.
- 01/06/2013
The objective of this study was to improve the understanding of contributors associated with the nutritional status of children 6 to 23 months of age living in urban areas of the Philippines.
- 08/06/2018
The objective of this study was to examine the influence of improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of a micronutrient powder (MNP), locally known as “Taburia”, on knowledge and adherence to recommended use.
- 08/11/2016
Poor complementary feeding practices among infants and young children in Côte d’Ivoire are major contributing factors to the country’s high burden of malnutrition. The objective of the current research was to assess various levels of coverage of the program and to identify coverage barriers.
- 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.