Role of Micronutrients in Child Growth and Development

Micronutrient deficiencies form a leading global health issue resulting in poor child growth and development outcomes. Inadequate micronutrient intake has been identified as one of the causes, but implementing mitigation strategies at scale remains a critical policy and programmatic challenge. In this webinar hosted by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition, speakers will explore research from Nepal and Uganda on micronutrients including vitamin A, iron, folate, and other B vitamins. They will assess the relationship between micronutrient deficiencies in mothers and children, and will discuss how evidence-based interventions and nutrition policy can help alleviate micronutrient malnutrition.