- 01/11/2014
Fortification of staple foods is the cheapest, most efficient and most effective way to supply large populations with essential micronutrients. This paper reviews the case for fortification of flour supplies with iron and folic acid and concludes that it is the best way to provide daily doses of these nutrients to populations in developing countries, especially for women of child-bearing age.
- 13/09/2017
This paper focuses on how micronutrient powder interventions undertook key elements of programme improvement, specifically, the use of programme theory, monitoring, process evaluation, and supportive supervision. Methods included a review of published and grey literature, interviews with key informants, and deliberations throughout the consultation process.
- 13/09/2013
This paper focuses on programmatic experiences related to micronutrient powders delivery, social and behaviour change communication, and training. Methods included a review of published and grey literature, interviews with key informants, and deliberations throughout the consultation process.
- 13/09/2017
The objectives of this study were to identify and summarize the most recent micronutrient powders (MNP) programme experiences and lessons learned for operationalizing MNP for young children and prioritize an implementation research agenda.
- 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.
- 21/08/2017
The purpose of the study was to examine whether access to an at-scale, group-based parenting education program (“Educación Inicial”) had differential effects on parenting behaviors and child cognitive development according to mother's age at the birth of her first child, with a focus on adolescent mothers in rural Mexico.
- 24/11/2015
Accurate data on nutrition and health is largely lacking in many countries, which compromises the targeting of nutrition interventions to those in need. The objective of this study was to highlight the lack of data available to measure and track micronutrient status.
- 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.
- 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.
- 01/12/2016
The question whether diets composed of local foods can meet recommended nutrient intakes in children aged 6 to 23 months living in low- and middle-income countries is contested.