Supplementation
Supplementation: Administration of nutrients regarding tablet or capsule. Supplementation is a low cost and highly effective means of improving micronutrient status and the quickest means of intervention that can be implemented at the national scale.
Table 10: Nutrients Considered for Supplementation in Ethiopia
S. No | Nutrient | Target Group for Supplementation |
---|---|---|
1 | Vitamin A | Under five children and postpartum women with 45 days of delivery |
2 | Iron | Children, Adolescent, pregnant and lactating women |
3 | Folic acid | Children, Adolescent, pregnant and lactating women |
4 | Iodine | Children and pregnant women and lactating women |
5 | Zink | For children and women |
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