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Constraints and opportunities for implementing nutrition‐specific, agricultural and market‐based approaches to improve nutrient intake adequacy among infants and young children in two regions of rural Kenya

Improving nutrient intake adequacy in Kenya

- 01/12/2015

Several types of interventions can be used to improve nutrient intake adequacy in infant and young child diets, including fortified foods, home fortification, nutrition education and behaviour change communication in addition to agricultural and market‐based strategies. The purpose of this study was to initiate a collaborative project in Kenya to improve the nutritional adequacy of foods consumed by infants and young children.
Considerations for rice fortification in public health: conclusions of a technical consultation

Considerations for rice fortification in public health: conclusions of a technical consultation

- 01/09/2014

This paper summarizes the discussions and priority research areas for the forthcoming years on the industrial and regulatory technical considerations in rice fortification. It also covers considerations for implementing it as a public health strategy and assuring equitable access and universal coverage, were reviewed in this consultation.
Piloting a commercial model for fortified rice: lessons learned from Brazil

Piloting a commercial model for fortified rice: lessons learned from Brazil

- 01/09/2016

Two billion people worldwide have micronutrient deficiencies. Food fortification is a proven intervention to increase essential micronutrient availability in diets without requiring consumer behavioral change. This study examines a pilot project in Brazil testing a model to scale up rice fortification through commercial channels.
An assessment of the potential impact of fortification of staples and condiments on micronutrient intake of young children and women of reproductive age in Bangladesh

An assessment of the potential impact of fortification of staples and condiments on micronutrient intake of young children and women of reproductive age in Bangladesh

- 01/12/2015

The study’s objective was to assess dietary intakes of key micronutrients and the consumption pattern of potentially fortifiable foods, and then to model the potential impact of fortification of key staple foods.
Assessing coverage of population-based and targeted fortification programs with the use of the fortification assessment coverage toolkit (FACT): background, toolkit development, and supplement overview

Assessing coverage of population-based and targeted fortification programs

- 01/05/2017

This supplement presents results from Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT) surveys that assessed the coverage of population-based and targeted food fortification programs across 14 countries. It then discusses the policy and program implications of the findings for the potential for impact and program improvement.
saltPAD: a new analytical tool for monitoring salt iodization in low resource settings

saltPAD: a new analytical tool for monitoring salt iodization in low resource settings

- 01/01/2016

The purpose of this study was to create a paper test card that measures a common iodizing agent, iodate, in salt. To test the analytical metrics, usability, and robustness of the paper test card when it is used in low resource settings, the South African Medical Research Council and GroundWork performed independent validation studies of the device.
An assessment of the impact of fortification of staples and condiments on micronutrient intake in young Vietnamese children

An assessment of the impact of fortification in young Vietnamese children

- 04/09/2012

In this assessment, dietary modeling in children aged 6–60 months was undertaken, based on food consumption patterns described in the 2009 national food consumption survey, using a 24-h recall method.
A micronutrient fortified beverage given at different dosing frequencies had limited impact on anemia and micronutrient status in Filipino schoolchildren

A micronutrient fortified beverage had limited impact on anemia and micronutrient status in Filipino schoolchildren

- 12/09/2017

This study evaluated the effects of a multi-micronutrient fortified juice drink given in different frequencies of consumption on hemoglobin concentration of schoolchildren. This study demonstrates the importance of targeting such interventions to appropriate populations.
Food fortification could be the next global health success story – if countries close the gaps

Food fortification could be the next global health success story – if countries close the gaps

Two-thirds of all countries mandate food fortification to combat hidden hunger, yet many are not necessarily translating policy into improved nutrition, according to new data from the Global Fortification Data Exchange (GFDx). These countries may be missing an immense opportunity to improve the health of children and mothers, bolster communities, and boost national economies.
How food fortification is improving people’s health in Central Asia

How food fortification is improving people’s health in Central Asia

GAIN has been working on food fortification programs within Central Asia for a number of years. In 2013, GAIN launched the USAID-funded Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia Republics Regional Fortification Initiative, which aims to build capacity for food fortification with essential vitamins and minerals in order to improve micronutrient intakes across the region.

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