Evidence of the effectiveness of flour fortification programs on iron status and anemia: a systematic review

- 02/10/2015

More than 80 countries fortify flour, yet the public health impact of this intervention on iron and anemia outcomes has not been reviewed. The objective of this systematic review was to review published and gray literature pertaining to the impact of flour fortification on iron and anemia.

Estimation of population iodine intake from iodized salt consumed through bouillon seasoning in Senegal

- 01/11/2015

Universal salt iodization is the main global strategy to eliminate iodine deficiency. The purpose of this study was to develop program guidance around iodine in bouillon, iodine retention in 13 bouillon brands commercially available in Senegal was measured over 6 months.

Effect of NaFeEDTA - fortified soy sauce on anemia prevalence in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

- 28/11/2015

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of sodium iron ethylenediaminetetraacetate (NaFeEDTA)-fortified soy sauce on anemia prevalence in the Chinese population.

Double fortified salt intervention improved iron intake but not energy and other nutrient intakes in female tea plantation workers from West Bengal, India

- 01/09/2017

The objective of this study was to assess whether improving iron intake with double fortified salt would improve food intake, resulting in higher energy, nutrient intakes, and weight indicators of female tea plantation workers.

Determinants of micronutrient fortified blended food (Balbhog) consumption among children 6-35 months of age in Gujarat, India

- 01/04/2018

The state of Gujarat had introduced Extruded Fortified Blended Food as take-home ration for children 6–35 months of age. The study aimed to understand awareness, availability, and consumption pattern of Balbhog.

Coverage of nutrition interventions intended for infants and young children varies greatly across programs

- 12/04/2017

The efficacy of a number of interventions that include fortified complementary foods (FCFs) or other products to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is well established. This article reviews key findings from 11 coverage surveys of IYCF programs distributing or selling FCFs or micronutrient powders in 5 countries.

Coverage of large-scale food fortification

- 12/04/2017

Large-scale food fortification (LSFF) of commonly consumed food vehicles is widely implemented in low- and middle-income countries. Many programs have monitoring information gaps and most countries fail to assess program coverage. The aim of this work was to present LSFF coverage survey findings from programs conducted in 8 countries between 2013 and 2015.

Coverage of adequately iodized salt is suboptimal and rice fortification using public distribution channels could reach low-income households

- 22/07/2016

Food fortification is a cost-effective approach to prevent and control of micronutrient deficiencies in India. This study was conducted to assess the coverage of adequately iodized salt and the potential for rice fortification.

Coverage and utilization in food fortification programs: critical and neglected areas of evaluation

- 12/04/2017

The need for evidence to inform nutrition program design and implementation has long been recognized, yet the generation and use of evidence for program decision making has lagged. The purpose of this study was to assess the strengths and areas for improvement of current population-based and targeted fortification programs.

Coverage and consumption of micronutrient powders, fortified staples, and iodized salt among children aged 6 to 23 months in selected neighborhoods Kenya

- 01/03/2018

The purpose of this study aimed to assess existing coverage and utilization of micronutrient powders (MNPs), fortified staples, and iodized salt among children aged 6 to 23 months prior to implementation of an MNP program.