Micronutrients

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Micronutrients Introduction
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CONTROLLING MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES OPTIONS -
FORTIFICATION - SUPPLEMENTATION - DIETARY CHANGE
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Strategy now
Diet Fortification Supplementation Other
IDD Reduce goitrogens Salt Oral iodized oil in extreme cases Sterilize using I (milk, maybe water)
VAD Orange yellow fruits and vegetables. Red palm oil Animal foods Breast milk Sugar Vegetable oil Many commercial products Frequent low dose VA Phase out periodic VACs, except post delivery Deworm Increase fat
Iron deficiency Vitamin C Haem iron Avoid tannins, phytates Flour Try for rice Soy and fish sauces Fe/folate or MMNs, daily/weekly Especially during pregnancy Drink tea not during meal Delay cord cutting Ferric iron not much use. (nor is enrichment)
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