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Global Health: Science and Practice, May 2021

Food fortification is a highly effective strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies, provided that suitable food products are available and that cost, taste, and appearance are not affected. Conversely, micronutrient powder programs require robust commodity logistics and behavior change efforts to support uptake and adherence, and it is less clear what they have contributed to improving mortality, morbidity, and developmental outcomes at scale.