Market assessment on the presence of vanapspati/ghee and cooking oil brands in Pakistan
This study present findings from a market assessment on the presence and fortification level of vitamin A in all major brands of edible oil and vanaspati sold in Pakistan and potentially exported to Afghanistan. The study was undertaken to inform technical and programmatic decisions to support effective food fortification.
Development of simplified dietary assessment tools to inform the design of nutrition interventions
- 01/09/2017
The goal of this study was to develop and test two methods of quantitative dietary assessment that are less technically challenging and less expensive to implement than the standard 24HR dietary recall procedure, but still capable of identifying nutrient gaps with acceptable precision.
Using formative research to prevent micronutrient deficiencies in Vietnam
- 29/07/2016
The objective of this study was to examine knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of mothers and fathers of young children, as well as program stakeholders in Vietnam, toward a logo developed for the national fortification program.
Sustainability of market-based community distribution of Sprinkles in western Kenya
- 20/11/2012
This study evaluated the sustainability of market-based community distribution of micronutrient powders (Sprinkles®, Hexagon Nutrition, Mumbai, India) among pre-school children in Kenya.
Micronutrient powder distribution through Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Weeks in Nigeria
- 14/07/2015
The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of distributing micronutrient powders (MNP) for home fortification during biannual Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Week (MNCHW) events, as a strategy to improve young child nutrition.
Evaluation of micronutrient powders in Mozambique
- 10/01/2018
Micronutrient powders (MNP) are recommended by the World Health Organization as an effective intervention to address anaemia in children. A formative process evaluation was conducted to assess the viability of a model using free vouchers in two districts of Mozambique to deliver MNP and motivate adherence to recommendations regarding its use.
Food fortification in Senegal: a case study and lessons learned
- 20/06/2018
This chapter reveals that the Senegal food fortification program has made significant progress within a relatively short period of time. The food fortification program in Senegal is contributing positively to micronutrient intake and is likely to be reducing deficiencies.
Creating consumer demand and driving appropriate utilization of fortified foods
- 20/06/2018
This chapter aims to capture lessons learned from both public and private sector experiences and will discuss key determinants of demand and consumption of fortified foods, illustrated with examples from the field and lessons learned on what worked and what has not worked.
Nutrition policies and programs in low- and middle-income countries
- 20/06/2018
This chapter describes the recommendations and norms guiding current policies and programs to address undernutrition, the existence of policies and programs in low- and middle- income countries, some of their strengths and challenges, and provides examples of how better generation and use of information could accelerate progress in nutrition.