Food Fortification for Schools in Uganda: Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies

It highlights the importance of food fortification in schools to combat micronutrient deficiencies and hidden hunger among children and adolescents in Uganda. The brief provides information on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, the benefits of food fortification, and the importance of improving nutrition in school meals. It also includes key messages, a call to action, and references. The document is a product of USAID Advancing Nutrition, a flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project addressing the root causes of malnutrition.