Large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings as a public health strategy: equity considerations for implementation.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_79E5AD06D55D
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings as a public health strategy: equity considerations for implementation.
Journal
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Author(s)
Zamora G., Flores-Urrutia M.C., Mayén A.L.
ISSN
1749-6632 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0077-8923
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
1379
Number
1
Pages
17-27
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Fortification of staple foods with vitamins and minerals is an effective approach to increase micronutrient intake and improve nutritional status. The specific use of condiments and seasonings as vehicles in large-scale fortification programs is a relatively new public health strategy. This paper underscores equity considerations for the implementation of large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings as a public health strategy by examining nonexhaustive examples of programmatic experiences and pilot projects in various settings. An overview of conceptual elements in implementation research and equity is presented, followed by an examination of equity considerations for five implementation strategies: (1) enhancing the capabilities of the public sector, (2) improving the performance of implementing agencies, (3) strengthening the capabilities and performance of frontline workers, (3) empowering communities and individuals, and (4) supporting multiple stakeholders engaged in improving health. Finally, specific considerations related to intersectoral action are considered. Large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings cannot be a standalone strategy and needs to be implemented with concurrent and coordinated public health strategies, which should be informed by a health equity lens.

Keywords
Condiments, Food, Fortified, Health Equity, Humans, Nutrition Policy/trends, Public Health/methods, Public Health/trends, Public Health Practice, Spices, condiments, equity, fortification, implementation, social determinants of health
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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04/09/2017 13:45
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20/08/2019 14:36
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