Global Fortification Data Exchange (GFDx)

#ICYMI: Big news for #FoodFortification in the 🇺🇸. California has passed a bill mandating #FolicAcid fortification of corn #masa by 2026. ❓Why this matters: 🌽 Hispanic communities in the US face higher rates of neural tube defects (#NTDs) 🌽 Hispanic women are more likely to have a pregnancy affected by #NTDs 🌽 Currently, less than 6% of corn masa flour products in the US are fortified with folic acid 🌽 Studies predict up to 235 #NTDs could be prevented annually with folic acid fortification of corn masa This initiative will save lives, prevent birth defects, and build a healthier future for all Americans. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giqap9UE

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's #Goalkeepers2023 report spotlights large-scale #FoodFortification as one of 4 key solutions to combat malnutrition. As the world's most widespread health crisis, malnutrition requires innovative approaches. "Large-scale food fortification is an old technology—but we're unlocking new ways of using it to increase micronutrients in the food found in pantries all over the world." Learn more about how leaders are finding innovative ways to increase the micronutrients in everyday foods: https://gates.ly/3MN2yzr #DInA Micronutrient Forum Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Iodine Global Network Food Fortification Initiative (FFI)

In Goalkeepers' "The Race to Nourish a Warming World" https://lnkd.in/ekzbad55, this box stood out. Fortification of #WheatFour, #MaizeFlour and #rice with #vitaminB9 has contributed to #NeuralTubeDefect reductions globally. #Bouillon #fortification has this promise, along with reducing #anemia due to #folate deficiency. Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) Global Fortification Data Exchange (GFDx) Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Informative new article by #DInA / Micronutrient Forum on the development of an accessible lexicon to provide terminological consistency for the broader fortification community. This lexicon aims to standardize terminology across micronutrient programs, facilitating clearer communication and understanding among stakeholders. By establishing a common vocabulary, the fortification community can more effectively collaborate, share knowledge, and implement strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies worldwide. Link to lexicon: https://lnkd.in/g6U_rgNy

#NowReading: A recent paper published in Nature Food, co-authored by Food Fortification Initiative (FFI)'s Becky Tsang, highlights the importance of Large Scale #FoodFortification (LSFF) standards for zinc in cereal grains using GFDx data. The study demonstrates the significant impact strong LSFF programs can have on population zinc status, especially in regions where zinc deficiency is a public health concern. 📖 Read the study here: https://ow.ly/WJW950SV0l6 Have you used GFDx data or visualizations recently? We'd love to hear about it! 💚 Micronutrient Forum Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Iodine Global Network #DInA

Happy #FortificationFriday! We recently attended the insightful webinar "Fortifying Nations: Forging New Alliances for Food Fortification." If you missed it, you can find the recording and access the comprehensive toolkit designed to empower fortification advocates. 🔗 Toolkit:https://lnkd.in/eJmaeRvz Launched during the webinar, the toolkit includes resources for alliance building and supporting national efforts to implement the 2023 World Health Assembly resolution on #foodfortification. We are proud to have GFDx listed as a valuable resource in the toolkit. Don't miss out on these essential tools to drive fortification efforts forward! 🔗 Webinar recording: https://bitly.cx/UrQO Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Iodine Global Network Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) Micronutrient Forum #DInA

Watch this very accessible short video by USAID that explains how large scale #foodfortification is an effective tool to fight vitamin and mineral deficiency, especially during times of crises.

📣 Calling all #fortification champions! Member states at the 76th World Health Assembly (#WHA76) resolved to accelerate their efforts to prevent micronutrient deficiencies through #FoodFortification. As we mark one year since this historic resolution, we call upon national stakeholders to join us in supporting the implementation of the #WHA76 resolution by actively engaging their government and other local fortification partners. Not sure where to start? This new toolkit, developed by the #fortification community, equips advocates with resources to maintain momentum during this landmark moment. Access the toolkit here ➡️ http://bit.ly/3LssEXL Future Fortified Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Micronutrient Forum Iodine Global Network Food Fortification Initiative (FFI)

📢 #FortificationFriday: Don’t miss the upcoming webinar, "Fortifying Nations: Forging New Alliances for Food Fortification" on Tuesday, 16 July, from 8:00-9:30 am EDT. It will feature important discussions from advocacy coalitions in Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uganda, and Ethiopia, as well as the launch of a new toolkit for #foodfortification advocates. Learn more and register here ➡️: https://ow.ly/j98J50SA0aZ Micronutrient Forum Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Iodine Global Network Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) Helen Keller Intl

📢 Discover critical findings from the major report by our partners, the World Health Organization and Iodine Global Network, released today, highlighting how dietary trends are impacting iodine intake, especially among women and children in Europe. Voluntary iodization programs may not be enough. Data shows that in some countries, only a fraction of salt sold is iodized, posing a serious risk to public health. Explore the challenges and solutions in the new report launched at #WHA77: https://ow.ly/Vi2750SrsBQ #IDD #PreventionIsKey University of Surrey UNICEF Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Thyroid Federation International Kiwanis International