USAID ADVANCING NUTRITION
The document is an instruction manual for the Optimizing Local Diets Tool (OLDT), a resource developed by USAID Advancing Nutrition to help identify locally available, nutrient-dense foods for improved nutrition for women and children.
Heather Davis · 2023

Abstract
The manual provides step-by-step guidance on how to use the OLDT to develop food-based recommendations or enriched flour-based blends for specific populations, taking into account cultural acceptability, food safety, and sustainability considerations. The tool is part of a larger guide that includes seven components, including workbooks for household and market pathways, a business model calculator tool, and instruction manuals for each component.
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USAID Advancing Nutrition