May 14, 2020 Investing in the future: A united call to action on vitamin and mineral deficiencies This report reviews how each of these vital micronutrients affect human health.
May 14, 2020 Intensive monitoring and interpersonal counselling by lady health worker improves the coverage of vitamin A among children between ages 6 and 59 months in selected low performing provinces of Pakistan The purpose of this study was to assess the impact that scaling up monitoring mechanisms has had on vitamin A supplementation in Pakistan.
May 14, 2020 Integration to Implementation and the Micronutrient Forum: A Coordinated Approach for Global Nutrition. Case Study Application: Safety and Effectiveness of Iron Interventions The Integration to Effective Implementation (I-to-I) concept is intended to address the complexities of the global health context through engagement of the continuum of stakeholders involved in the fo
May 13, 2020 Integrating nutrition into health systems at community level: Impact evaluation of the community‐based maternal and neonatal health and nutrition projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Senegal The purpose of the research was to demonstrate ways in which nutrition interventions can be integrated into health programs.
May 13, 2020 Infant and young child nutrition indicators in two provinces of Afghanistan: results from two rounds of large country-lot quality assurance sampling surveys The objective of this paper was to review the status of an infant and young child feeding (IYCF) program in Afghanistan, which was supported by Nutrition International.
May 13, 2020 Infant and young child feeding practices and stunting in two highland provinces in Ecuador A cross-sectional study design, using WHO IYCF indicators to assess feeding practices; estimate dietary intake with 24-h recalls; and identify nutritious local foods by food frequency questionnairre.
May 13, 2020 Indicators and Methods for Cross-Sectional Surveys of Vitamin and Mineral Status of Populations This manual is intended for those involved the design and implementation of surveys to assess vitamin and mineral deficiencies, as well as the planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting of surv
May 13, 2020 Improving the adaptability of WHO evidence-informed guidelines for nutrition actions: results of a mixed methods evaluation This study is an independent evaluation of the adaptability WHO evidence-informed guidelines for nutrition actions.
May 13, 2020 Improving maternal folate status to prevent infant neural tube defects: working group conclusions and a framework for action The purpose of this work was to summarize the impetus for and approach to the consultation for the Micronutrient Forum’s proceedings from the technical consultation
May 13, 2020 Impact of preconceptional micronutrient supplementation on maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum: results from a randomized controlled trial in Vietnam This paper examines the effects of weekly micronutrient supplements containing multiple micronutrients, iron and folic acid, or only folic acid when provided to women or reproductive age before concep