Evaluation of the Coverage and Benefit Incidences of Food Fortification in Mozambique

Author: International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG)
Thematic Area: Social Protection

Abstract:"The main objective of this study is to evaluate the coverage of the National Food Fortification Programme (NFFP) in Mozambique regarding iron-fortified wheat and maize flours and vitamin A-fortified sugar and vegetable oil, as well as the benefit reach across population groups. A population-based cross-sectional household survey and laboratory tests to determine nutrient intake in food samples collected at households are the main source for the analysis". (...)

Keywords:Evaluation, coverage, benefit, incidences, Food Fortification, Mozambique
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Type/Issue:Research Report/32
ISSN:2526-0499