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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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May 11, 2020

Global folate status in women of reproductive age: a systematic review with emphasis on methodological issues

The aim of this paper was to review current data on folate status of women of reproductive age.

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May 11, 2020

Feasibility of integrating calcium and iron–folate supplementation to prevent preeclampsia and anemia in pregnancy in primary healthcare facilities in Kenya

This paper addressed the barriers to integrating calcium supplementation in antenatal care

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May 11, 2020

Factors associated with socio‐demographic characteristics and antenatal care and iron supplement use in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Senegal

The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with the uptake of antenatal care (ANC) and iron supplementation among women in Afar, Ethiopia

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May 11, 2020

Ethiopian women’s perspectives on antenatal care and iron‐folic acid supplementation: Insights for translating global antenatal calcium guidelines into practice

The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to integrating antenatal calcium supplementation and how best to design future programs.

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May 11, 2020

Estimates of global and regional prevalence of neural tube defects for 2015: a systematic analysis

The aim of this systematic analysis was to estimate the global and regional prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in 2015.

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