Reports and publications

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.

High awareness but low coverage of a locally produced fortified complementary food in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Poor complementary feeding practices among infants and young children in Côte d’Ivoire are major contributing factors to the country’s high burden of malnutrition. The objective of the current research was to assess various levels of coverage of the program and to identify coverage barriers.

Harnessing private sector expertise to improve complementary feeding within a regulatory framework: Where is the evidence?

This commentary aims to discuss the multiple ways in which private sector can leverage its expertise to improve nutrition in general, and complementary feeding in particular.