Monitoring of the National Oil and Wheat Flour Fortification Program in Cameroon Using a Program Impact Pathway Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2011 Cameroon has mandated the fortification of refined vegetable oil with vitamin A and wheat flour with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B-12. In 2012, measured fortification levels for flour, and particularly oil, were below target.

Objectives

We assessed Cameroon's food fortification program using a program impact pathway (PIP) to identify barriers to optimal performance.

Methods

We developed a PIP through literature review and key informant interviews. We conducted interviews at domestic factories for refined vegetable oil (n = 9) and wheat flour (n = 10). In 12 sentinel sites distributed nationally, we assessed availability and storage conditions of fortified foods in markets and frequency of consumption of fortified foods among

SUBMITTER: Mark HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6660062 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature