TY  - BOOK
TI  - Satisfying hidden hunger: addressing micronutrient deficiencies in Central Asia
SN  - 9789290920076
U1  - 338.950 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Philippines
PB  - Asian Devlopment bank
KW  - Malnutrition -- Asia, Central.
KW  - Deficiency Diseases -- prevention & control.
KW  - Nutrition policy -- Asia, Central.
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Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Executive Summary

1. Background
Central Asia's Micronutrient Deficiencies
ADB's Involvement with Food Fortification


2. The Regional Fortification Initiative
Objectives and Strategies
Scope of the Initiative
Alliance Building
Implementation Arrangements
Achievements of the Initiative
Fortification
Private Sector Investment
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Advocacy, Communication, and Mobilization
Capacity Development

3. Development Impact
Reduced Prevalence of Iodine Deficiency and Iron Deficiency

4. Development Issues, Lessons Learned, and Conclusion
Development Issues
Lessons
Conclusion
Next Steps


Appendixes
1. History of Food Fortification in Central Asia and Mongolia before the Initiative
2. Almaty Declaration, 2001
3. Regional Workshops under the Initiative
4. Performance Indicators of the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Projects
5. Legislation and Regulations on Food Fortification in Central Asian Countries
6. Declaration of the Third Almaty Forum, 2007

Tables
1.1: Prevalence of Goiter among Children in Central Asia and Mongolia
1.2: Anemia Prevalence in Central Asia and Mongolia
2.1: Physical Inputs for Salt Iodization in the First Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Project, by Country
2.2: Ingredients of KAP Komplex 1
3.1: Estimated Impact of Iodization on Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention""; ""
3.2: Urinary Iodine Measurements in Children 2-15 Years of Age and Women 15-49 Years of Age, by Country
3.3: Anemia, Ferritin, and Folic Acid Measurements in Children and Women, by Country
A1.1: Summary of National Iodine and Iodine Deficiency Disorders Elimination Policy and Program Status, 2000
A1.2: Wheat Production and Flour Consumption in Central Asia and Mongolia

Figures
2.2: Annual Iodized Salt Production as Percentage of Annual Salt Consumption in Central Asia and Mongolia, 2003-2007
2.3: Percentage of Households Using Iodized Salt in Central Asia and Mongolia in 1995-2006 Compared to World Averages
2.4: Annual Fortified Wheat Flour Production as Percentage of Annual Wheat Flour Consumption in Central Asia and Mongolia
2003-2007
2.5: Number of Participating Flour Mills in Central Asia and Mongolia, 2003-2007
2.6: Pan American Health Organization Guidelines on Quality Assurance and Control for Food Fortification
2.7: Share of Grant and Private Industry Costs of Iodized Salt Production in Central Asia and Mongolia in 2001-2007
2.8: Numbers of Salt Engineers and Laboratory Technicians Trained in Central Asia and Mongolia, 2003-2007

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