The USAID Micronutrient Program                               

Frequently Asked Questions

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About Zinc

A series of questions, to date, that has arisen in the field regarding the promotion of ORS/zinc treatment. PDF file

Frequently asked questions concerning the "NEW ORS" - i.e. low osmolarity ORS. Developed by WHO, May 2004. PDF file (in English), PDF file (in French)

 About Vitamin A and Iron

FAQ #1: What are the risks of adverse effects from periodic vitamin A supplementation?
               
FAQ #2: What are the risks of toxicity from vitamin A fortification of foods?

FAQ#3: What recommendations can be made on the frequency (daily or weekly) of iron supplementation for the prevention and treatment/control of anemia?

FAQ#4: Maternal Postpartum Vitamin A Dosing Programs: What are the expected impacts of a maternal postpartum vitamin A dosing program on the health and nutrition of the mother and the child? How do these programs work? What are the current guidelines for these programs?

FAQ#5: Can volunteers and other persons not medically trained distribute vitamin A capsules?