Objectives: Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient used for over 300 enzymatic reactions and multiple biochemical and structural processes in the body. To date, sensitive and specific biological markers of Zn status are still needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitiv...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20943
Objectives: Understanding food consumption patterns and nutrient intakes is essential for informing nutrition policymaking. However, there is no consensus on which is the “best” method for measuring them. This study juxtaposes nutrient intake estimates using three alternative die...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20944
Objectives: Despite renewed efforts, the prevalence of maternal anemia is unacceptably high in developing countries. Iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation and coverage through antenatal care (ANC) is persistently low and remains under-resourced and underutilized. In recognition o...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20945
Objectives: The need for and lack of iodine resource laboratories in Central and Eastern Europe led to an agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF for developing a regional iodine reference laboratory at the Kazakh Academy of Nutrition (KA...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20946
Objectives: Anaemia and stunting are widespread in Zambia with developmental implications from the individual to the national level. To address these conditions, an integrated Home Fortification with Micronutrient Powders (MNP) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programme...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21227
Objectives: The Guatemalan Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance has scaled-up co-adjunctive zinc as a national policy, yet utilization of this newly-available life-saving commodity remains a concern. The purpose of this study was to design effective co-packaging for z...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20947
Marion Fiorentino, Marlene Perignon, Khov Kuong, Kurt Burja, Kannitha Kong, Megan Parker, Jacques Berger & Frank Tammo Wieringa·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: Nutritional status can have a large impact on schoolperformance in children, with micronutrient deficiencies affecting cognitive performance and school attendance through increased morbidity. The FORISCA-UltraRice+NutriRice Trial in Cambodia tested impact of multi-mic...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21082
Objectives: The aim of this study was to: 1) ascertain the levels of compliance with national fortification standards for vitamin A and iron; and 2) use the results as an advocacy tool to improve compliance and regulatory monitoring. Methods: The study was carried out in 2012 usi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20948
Objectives: Nutrition programs addressing chronic malnutrition require social and behavior change communication (SBCC) that resonates with communities and addresses specific cultural and contextual challenges. The objective was to develop a culturally relevant SBCC strategy for N...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21228
Objectives: Bolivia is among few countries to have scaled-up Micronutrient Powders (MNPs) for children to the national level. Here we explore Bolivia’s experience as an early-adopter and in doing so, identify enabling conditions and stakeholders that led to scale-up, and barriers...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20949
Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding Iodine deficiency disorders and iodized salt among selected persons involved in providing cooked food to the doctors and students of the Medical colleges of India and to study the procurement and storage practices and iodine content o...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21083
Objectives: The objective of this formative research was to develop a locally appropriate home fortification program for children (6-24mo) and to explore feasibility and acceptability within an integrated family health program in Bihar. Methods: The study consisted of three phase...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20950
Objectives: To prevent iodine deficiency, Senegal mandated the iodization of all salt produced, imported or distributed. There has been a dramatic increase in use of bouillon, which is claimed to contain iodine in Senegal. We undertook this survey to better understand the extend...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21153
Objectives: A national scale-up of an integrated facility and community-based delivery of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements in Nepal spanned almost ten years through the Iron Intensification Program (IIP), over which time national coverage of IFA in pregnant women increased f...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20951
Frederick Grant, Donald Cole, Kirimi Sindi, Carol Levin, Dean Garett, Simon Kariuki, Hermann Ouedarogo, Cornelia Loechl, Rhona Baingana, Mary Oyunga & Jan Low·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2015
Objectives: Vitamin A (VA) deficiency (VAD) is a significant burden among children under-5-years-old and pregnant and lactating women in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed the levels of VA and prevalence of VAD among children age 6-23 mo in 2 counties in western Kenya. Methods: Dry-...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21229