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.
Blog Posts May 14, 2020 Fortification of staple foods is a critical weapon in the fight against COVID-19 This is a collaborative piece calling on ASEAN governments to take action so staple food and food products fortified with essential micronutrients remain available and accessible during COVID-19.
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 11, 2020 Effect of iodized salt on organoleptic properties of processed foods: a systematic review The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive review of the organoleptic impact that iodized salt has had on processed foods and condiments
Brief May 11, 2020 Double Fortified Salt Policy Brief The purpose of this policy brief is to outline how Double Fortified Salt (DFS) is an innovative and cost-effective way to use a single, ubiquitous food vehicle to deliver both iron and iodine to vulne
May 10, 2020 Best Practice Paper: Micronutrient Fortification (Iron and Salt Iodization) In the Copenhagen Consensus, 2008, a group of world‐renowned economists ranked food fortification with iron and iodine as a top public health intervention priority for countries using benefit‐cost...
May 10, 2020 Achieving Universal Salt Iodization: Lessons learned and Emerging Issues This paper presents a global overview of the progress in eliminating iodine deficiency disorders through universal salt iodization, including a review of lessons learned.
page April 7, 2020 Iodine Iodine consumption is critical for pregnant women and children to ensure full brain development and protection against mental impairments. Adding iodine to salt reduces global iodine deficiencies.
News December 6, 2019 Eastern and Southern African Governments Commit to Preventing and Controlling Iodine Deficiency Disorders A declaration on sustainable optimal iodine nutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa was issued at the end of the Universal Salt Iodization and Iodine Deficiency Disorders Consultation Forum 2019.
Blog Posts November 21, 2019 Multi-level monitoring and enforcement improves consumption of iodized salt in Indonesia Iodine is an essential micronutrient for the human body, critical for physical and mental development. Despite this, iodine deficiency remains a global health concern.
