Manifesto for Accelerated Action on Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF)

The Manifesto for Accelerated Action emphasizes the urgent need to expand large-scale food fortification to combat global micronutrient deficiencies, especially among women and children. With over 1.2 billion women and 372 million children affected, food fortification has proven to be cost-effective, with every $1 invested yielding $27 in benefits. The document outlines ten evidence-based strategies for governments, donors, and industry leaders to improve compliance, expand access to fortified foods, and integrate fortification into national food systems. The goal is to match the success of iodine fortification with nutrients like vitamin A, iron, and folic acid by 2030.

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