Point of use complementary food fortification with multiple micronutrient powders in the Philippines
Thematic window
Children, Food Security and Nutrition
Sub thematic area
Complementary feeding
Country
Philippines
Type
Case study
Target Audience
Development Practitioners
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Summary
This case was conducted to document the program implementation in retrospect, in Zamboanga City and in the Municipality of Aurora, Region IX, Philippines. Specifically, the study aimed to (1) describe the conceptual and operational mode of Joint Programming in the practice of point of use complementary food fortification with micronutrient powders (MNPs); (2) determine the knowledge and practice with MNPs at the household level; and (3) generate insights and lessons learned in promoting progress towards the MDG 2030.