Dominique Brunet

The Challenge of Attaining Universal Salt Iodisation in Zambia

Cyprian Katongo, Dominique Brunet, Gladys Kabaghe, Freddie Mubanga, Kabaso F. Kabwe & Ward Siamusantu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: To assess whether iodine deficiency disorders were still not a public health concern and whether Universal Salt Iodisation had been attained. Methods: Urine and salt samples collected from school children and determined by ammonium persulfate digestion method and iodo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20894

Formative Research to Guide Successful Scale-up of Micronutrient Powder Programmes: Lessons Learned from a 4 Country Comparison

Mélanie Suter, Abuid Omwega, Dominique Brunet, Jeanne Ejigui, Viorica Berdaga, Fidele Ngabo, Jennifer Foley & Judy McLean · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Micronutrient Powders (MNP) have been shown to reduce anaemia among young children and are reportedly easy-to-use for home fortification of complementary foods. Many countries are considering implementing MNP. However, to facilitate optimal implementation, formative r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21094

High Levels of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) and Stunting by 6-11 Months of Age in Northern Zambia: Evidence of the Need for Early-Life Intervention Scale-Up

Zachary Daly, Mélanie Suter, Agnes Aongola, Dominique Brunet, Tim Green & Judy McLean · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Anaemia and stunting are widespread in Zambia with developmental implications from the individual to the national level. To address these conditions, an integrated Home Fortification with Micronutrient Powders (MNP) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21227