Influence of light exposure and oxidative status on the stability of vitamins A and D₃ during the storage of fortified soybean oil
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.
Improvement of the Vietnamese diet for women of reproductive age by micronutrient fortification
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.
3rd International Congress on Hidden Hunger
- Stuttgart, Germany
The 3rd Congress on Hidden Hunger was a continuation of the successful, international event series “Congress on Hidden Hunger” which started in 2013.
Micronutrient Forum 2016
- Cancun, Mexico
Held for the first time in Latin America, the 2016 Conference put women at the forefront of nutrition interventions, highlighting their role as the focus of and partners in delivering programs for children, families and communities.
Household coverage with adequately Iodized salt varies greatly between countries and by residence type and socioeconomic status within countries
Household coverage with iodized salt was assessed in 10 countries that implemented Universal Salt Iodization.
Household coverage of fortified staple food commodities in Rajasthan, India
A spatially representative statewide survey was conducted in Rajasthan, India to assess household coverage of atta wheat flour, edible oil, and salt. An even distribution of primary sampling units were selected based on their proximity to centroids on a hexagonal grid laid over the survey area.
High national and sub-national coverage of iodised salt in India: evidence from the first National Iodine and Salt Intake Survey (NISI) 2014–2015
A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to estimate household iodised salt coverage at national and sub-national levels in India.
Improving access to quality vitamin and mineral premix
The purpose of this study was to develop and test a model to procure premix through a transparent and efficient process in which an adequate level of quality is guaranteed and a financial mechanism is in place to support countries or specific target groups when there are insufficient resources to cover the cost of premix.