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A2Z
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- Provided technical assistance to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Dept of Science and Technology
- Will support the dissemination of the Department of Health’s new policy for zinc supplementation as an adjunct for diarrhea treatment
- Finalized the guidelines on the monitoring system for imported flour with the Bureau of Food and Drug
- A2Z – Country Programs (page 13)
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No
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National Food Authority
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- Technology development for commercial scale fortification of rice with iron and evaluation of quality during storage
- Training of manpower in the manufacture and sale of iron fortified rice
- Technology development for Vitamin A fortification of peanut butter and transfer to industry
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Yes
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Nutrition Center of the Philippines
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- Wheat fortification, salt iodization
- Supplementation of pregnant women
- School nutrition/health programs
- Production of fortified foods for use in emergencies
- Promotion of home and community gardens
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Yes
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UNICEF
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- Salt iodization
- Vitamin A supplementation for postpartum women and young children
- Capacity building
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Yes
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United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition 