Reports and publications

Integration to implementation and the micronutrient forum: a coordinated approach for global nutrition

In this review, an overview of the Integration to Effective Implementation framework, as applied to iron, is presented along with a summary of the key issues addressed during the Micronutrient Forum session series.

Integrating maternal, infant, and young child nutrition

The objectives of this study were to review the evidence base for maternal and Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) actions and to discuss the development of the Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Network in relation to the IYCN Working Group's role and structure.

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.

Infant and young child feeding practices in urban Philippines and their associations with stunting, anemia, and deficiencies in iron and vitamin A

The objective of this study was to improve the understanding of contributors associated with the nutritional status of children 6 to 23 months of age living in urban areas of the Philippines.

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.

Improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of micronutrient powders distributed in Indonesia

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of a micronutrient powder (MNP), locally known as “Taburia”, on knowledge and adherence to recommended use.

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.

Hypovitaminosis D and mild hypocalcaemia are highly prevalent among young Vietnamese children and women and related to low dietary intake

The purpose of this study was to determine the overall prevalence of vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in women and young children and their nutritional related risk factors.

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.