Reports and publications

Iodine intake estimation from the consumption of instant noodles, drinking water and household salt in Indonesia

- 08/03/2018

The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of iodine intake from iodised household salt, iodised salt in instant noodles, and iodine in ground water in five regions of Indonesia.

Introduction: large-scale fortification, an important nutrition-specific intervention

- 01/12/2012

The papers presented in this Supplement cover a wide range of topics pertinent to the implementation of large-scale food fortification programs and contribute to strengthening ongoing programs, as well as providing important lessons for new countries.

Integration to implementation and the micronutrient forum: a coordinated approach for global nutrition

- 15/01/2016

In this review, an overview of the Integration to Effective Implementation framework, as applied to iron, is presented along with a summary of the key issues addressed during the Micronutrient Forum session series.

Integrating maternal, infant, and young child nutrition

- 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.

Influence of light exposure and oxidative status on the stability of vitamins A and D₃ during the storage of fortified soybean oil

- 01/10/2015

Food fortification is implemented to address vitamins A and D deficiencies in numerous countries. The stability of vitamins A and D3 was assessed during a two-month period reproducing the usual oil storage conditions before sale to consumers.

Infant and young child feeding practices in urban Philippines and their associations with stunting, anemia, and deficiencies in iron and vitamin A

- 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.

Improvement of the Vietnamese diet for women of reproductive age by micronutrient fortification

- 30/11/2012

The objective of this study was thus to analyze the dietary micronutrient intakes of these women, to select the food vehicles to be fortified and to calculate their contributions to meet the recommended nutrient intake for iron, zinc, vitamin A and folic acid.

Improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of micronutrient powders distributed in Indonesia

- 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.

Household coverage with adequately Iodized salt varies greatly between countries and by residence type and socioeconomic status within countries

- 12/04/2017

Household coverage with iodized salt was assessed in 10 countries that implemented Universal Salt Iodization.

Hypovitaminosis D and mild hypocalcaemia are highly prevalent among young Vietnamese children and women and related to low dietary intake

- 24/05/2013

The purpose of this study was to determine the overall prevalence of vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in women and young children and their nutritional related risk factors.