National micronutrients status survey 2011-12 final report

Although Bangladesh has made important progress over the last two decades in the area of undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition still poses a significant public health threat. To increase coverage in hard to reach areas and provide a more regularised supply of vitamin A to the general population, the Government of Bangladesh endorsed a national programme to fortify edible oil with vitamin A.

Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference 2020

08 November 2020 - 13 November 2020  Online Webinar, Global

The Micronutrient Forum is looking forward to welcoming over 1000 researchers, programme implementers and policy-makers from around the world to its 5th Global Conference 2020 from November 8 – 13 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Baseline assessment of capacity and skills for micronutrient, food quality and safety analysis

This program, launched in Afghanistan, aims to increase the availability and access to fortified wheat flour, fortified edible oil and iodised salt by strengthening the regulations and enforcement environment for fortified foods as well as to initiate monitoring of these products at the consumption level.

Research ensuring food security and nutrition among children in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the prevalence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency remained high period of three years. The objectives of this survey were to describe the current infant and child feeding practices and identify major individual, family and community factors that contribute to current breastfeeding practices, as well as to determine growth/nutritional and micronutrient status.

Baseline survey data on iron deficiency anaemia in Egypt

Micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron deficiency anaemia, are a public health problem in Egypt, where the prevalence of anaemia reaches about 40%. As a baseline for the fortification project, a field survey was conducted with the objective of assessing iron deficiency anaemia status, and dietary iron and bread consumption among the Egyptian population.

Case study: a multi-sector approach to giving young Kenyans a healthy start

In 2012, GAIN joined forces with the Kenyan Ministry of Health, to increase the production and distribution of micronutrient powder sachets. This case study describes the approach taken and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.  

Case study: better business practices boost Indian government efforts

This case study describes the approach taken between GAIN and AP Foods to scale up and improve their production of fortified supplementary foods, such as ready-to-cook mixes for common meals, and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned. 

Case study: empowering women entrepreneurs to produce fortified food

In India’s largest state of Rajasthan, a high percentage of children are undernourished and are not consuming the necessary vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. This case study describes project approach taken for producing supplemental food and also highlights the key lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities moving forward. 

Case study: investing in a Côte d'Ivoire entrepreneur to ensure children's first foods are fortified

Many children in Côte d’Ivoire are consuming an inadequate diet that lacks the important vitamins and minerals needed for healthy growth. This case study describes the approach taken to help address the malnutrition issues facing young infants and children and also highlights the key lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities moving forward. 

Using a gender lens to understand eating behaviors of adolescent females

In Bangladesh, high rates of undernutrition persist among adolescent females living in low‐income households. Qualitative research was carried out to examine individual, social, and environmental factors influencing eating behaviors of female adolescents between 15‐19 years of age living in low‐income families in urban and rural settings in Bangladesh.