Guatemala Micronutrient Analysis: Situation, Trends, and Policy Call to Action
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The document is an analysis of the situation and trends of key micronutrients in Guatemala, with a call to action from public policies.
Manolo Mazariegos, Carolina Martínez, Dora Inés Mazariegos, Humberto Méndez, Ana Victoria Román, Mireya Palmieri, Vivian Tomás · 2016

Abstract
It presents the current state of micronutrient deficiencies in the Guatemalan population, particularly among children under five years old and women of childbearing age, with a focus on vitamin A, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, folate, and iodine. The report discusses the initiatives underway to address micronutrient deficiencies, including fortification and supplementation programs, and highlights the need for a more integrated approach to optimize these interventions. It also proposes recommendations for the development of a micronutrient policy and outlines preparatory steps to achieve this goal.
Classification
2017USAID Advancing Nutrition