Impact of fortified biscuits on micronutrient deficiencies among primary school children in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Micronutrient deficiencies can compromise the development potential of school-aged children, and their later health and productivity as adults. School feeding and school-based fortification approaches have been utilized globally to redress nutritional deficiencies in this age group.

Objective

We explored the acceptability and micronutrient impact of a Bangladesh Government supported school-based micronutrient fortification program for children attending rural primary schools in 10 disadvantaged sub-districts.

Methods

We applied a mixed methods approach. The quantitative component assessed the impact of micronutrient fortification on 351 children aged 6-11 years using a cohort pre-post research design with a control group. The qualitative component explored

SUBMITTER: Adams AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5381786 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature