Lessons learned from implementing the pilot Micronutrient Powder Initiative in four districts in Ghana

Abstract Background Micronutrient deficiencies affect many children in low-income settings due primarily to over-reliance on complementary foods low in nutrients. Home-fortification (HF) could improve children’s diet quality in these settings. The Ghana Health Service, supported by UNICEF, integrate...

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Published in:	BMC Nutrition
Main Authors:	Frank Kyei-Arthur, Ruth Situma, Jevaise Aballo, Abraham B. Mahama, Lilian Selenje, Esi Amoaful, Seth Adu-Afarwuah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-11-01
Subjects:	Anemia Micronutrient deficiencies Micronutrient powder Micronutrient powder initiative Lessons learned
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-020-00382-3

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