Improving Diets Through Data Analysis and Modeling of Food Fortification: Malawi Webinar Transcript

The webinar discusses the use of household consumption and expenditure surveys (HCES) to estimate food and nutrient intakes, and model fortification scenarios. The presentation focuses on a case study in Malawi, where the speaker, Kevin Tang, presents a conceptual framework that uses HCES data to gain insights into risks for micronutrient deficiencies at subnational scales and the potential contributions of nationally implemented micronutrient interventions. The presentation covers the methodology, metrics, and results of the study, including the estimation of coverage and apparent consumption quantity of fortified foods, prediction of the contribution of fortification on the prevalence of inadequate dietary quality, and identification of differences in micronutrient density and apparent intake in urban and rural residences, between socio-economic positions, and between districts.