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Supported by the CGIAR
Monday, April 10, 2023
A Sprinkle a Day Keeps Anemia at Bay
IFPRI-Cornell University study shows effective way to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries
Micronutrient malnutrition: A global problem
Deficiencies in iron and other micronutrientscause:
• poor health• premature death • impaired mental and
physical development
© 2002 Michael Rubinstein
The most widespread micronutrient deficiency in the world
Children aged six to 24 months are most vulnerable to sufferingfrom iron-deficiencyanemia
© 1997 Alison Slack/IFPRI
Iron-deficiency anemia
In Haiti, two-thirdsof children underthree are anemic
© 2002 Cornelia Loechl
Sprinkles study in Haiti
Sprinkles, a nutritionalsupplement that can be added to children’s food, can dramaticallyreduce anemia
© 2002 Cornelia Loechl
Micronutrient Sprinkles reduced anemia by more than half among poor children
Based on a study of children, aged 9- to 24-months, enrolled in a food aid program in rural Haiti.
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Study shows major potential for food aid
Sprinkles areeffective in reducing anemiaas part of fortifiedfood aid programs
© 2005 Cornelia Loechl
Sprinkles—effective, practical, and inexpensive
• Simply add to food
• Each child gets onepacket per day
• Tasteless, odorless, and do not change the color of food
Facts about Sprinkles
• Cost 3-5 cents per packet
• Each packet contains 12.5 milligrams of iron, plus other micronutrients
• Easy to store, transport, and distribute
Combating micronutrient deficiencies across the globe
Sprinkles have improved the health and well-being of poor childrenin other countries, such as Bangladesh, Ghana, and Indonesia
Policy implications/recommendations
• Fortified food aid is often insufficient to prevent anemia, evenwhen combined with iron-rich foods
• Food aid for young children should include a supplement such as Sprinkles
Policy implications/recommendations
• Integrating Sprinkles into existing food aid programs is highly feasible
• Sprinkles can be used effectively inthe home—mothers love them
Micronutrient Sprinkles
One of the most promising innovationsin nutrition today
© 2003 Cornelia Loechl
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