Regression analysis to identify factors associated with household salt iodine content at the sub-national level in Bangladesh, India, Ghana and Senegal

Regression analyses of data from stratified, cluster sample, household iodine surveys in Bangladesh, India, Ghana and Senegal were conducted to identify factors associated with household access to adequately iodised salt.

Rapid quantification of iron content in fish sauce and soy sauce: a promising tool for monitoring fortification programs

The objective of this study was to assess a new portable device for the quantitative measurement of iron content of fortified sauces that could be used to control fortification levels.

Quantification of vitamin a in palm oil using a fast and simple portable device: method validation and comparison to high-performance liquid chromatography

The objective of this study was to validate a newly developed device that quantitatively measures the content of retinyl palmitate in refined palm oil, is simple to use, and yields immediate results for fortification of vitamin A in the oil industry.

Quantification of vitamin A in fortified rapeseed, groundnut and soya oils using a simple portable device: comparison to high performance liquid chromatography

Fortification of vegetable oils is a strategy implemented worldwide to prevent Vitamin A deficiency. The objective of this study was to assess vitamin A content in the oil industry.

Quality of vegetable oil prior to fortification is an important criteria to achieve a health impact

Unbranded palm cooking oil has been fortified for several years and can be found in the market with different oxidation levels. This study aimed to investigate the stability and shelf life of unbranded, bulk, vitamin A-fortified palm oils with the most commonly observed oxidation levels in Indonesia.

A public health approach for preventing neural tube defects: folic acid fortification and beyond

In this paper we review the evidence basis for prevention of folic acid–sensitive neural tube defects through public health interventions in women of reproductive age, the proven vehicles for delivery of folic acid, and what is needed to effectively scale these, and provide a snapshot of potential innovations that require future research.

Production of fortified food for a public supplementary nutrition program

This study was conducted to determine the operational performance, economic sustainability and social impact of a decentralised production model for India’s Supplementary Nutrition Program, in which women groups run small-scale industrialised units.

Processed foods as an integral part of universal salt iodization

The aim of this study was to review experience of the use of iodized salt in the food industry globally, and analyze the market context in Bangladesh and Pakistan to test whether this experience may be applicable to inform improved national universal salt iodization programming in developing countries.

Performance of rapid test kits to assess household coverage of iodized salt

Rapid test kits (RTK) have been included in household surveys to test the iodine content in salt. The aim of the current paper was to examine the performance of RKT under field conditions and to recommend their most appropriate use in household surveys.

Performance of iron spot test with Arabic bread made from fortified white wheat flour

The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of the iron spot test in Arabic bread made from white wheat flour. These results show that a field-friendly method for testing bread could have a useful role in the monitoring and evaluation process for flour fortification programs.