Micronutrient Supplementation for Children in Food Insecure Districts – End-line Survey

WFP, 2011

WFP

The micronutrient Powder (MNP) supplementation program was implemented WFP together with the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) and other agengies in 15 districts of Mid and Far-west Region of Nepal. The main objective of the program was to address the high rates of micronutrient deficiencies in the intervention areas. This survey was conducted to obtain the data on anemia prevalence as an indicator of the program impact. The study was being to measure the nutritional status, particularly anemia levels, parasite infection of children aged 6-59 months. The study also assesses the infant and young child feeding practices and household food security status in the study site.