Message-ID: <s1fce886.007@jsi.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 16:34:45 -0400 From: Project OMNI <mailto:omni_project@JSI.COM> Subject: MICRONUTRIENT DOCUMENTS To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
******OMNI NEWS FLASH********OMNI NEWS FLASH*******OMNI NEWS ************************************************************************************** MICRONUTRIENT DOCUMENTSOMNI has available a limited number of dated publications on various aspects of global micronutrient activities. Many of these documents were developed through the VITAL project. Although some are several years old, we feel that they still can provide important information to organizations, governments, projects and individuals involved in the elimination of micronutrient malnutrition globally. Every month we will make different documents avalible. They are available on a first come first serve base. ****************************************************************************** 1. MANUAL: SOLAR DRYING FOR VITAMIN A
This manual is intended to provide basic instruction in the construction and use of a solar dryer and the methods for preservation of vitamin A-rich foods. It has been designed as a program guide for use by field and community-level development workers and trainers working with community groups to promote increased production and consumption of vitamin A rich foods.
The solar box dryer introduced in this manual is one of the simplest dryers to build and use. For Individuals or groups interested in more advanced and efficient solar dryer models, additional references are listed at the end of the manual.
This manual can be used as a reference guide or as a training tool in any educational setting, such as a classroom, extension meeting, or workshop. Each chapter concludes with a summary that can be copied and distributed to those participating in training sessions.
This publication is available in English, French and Spanish.
2. Effectiveness of Vitamin A Supplementation in the Control of Young Child Morbidity and Mortality in Developing Countries.
A Summary Report that was a project of the International Nutrition Program, Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Toronto, 1993
This document presents a summary of the main findings, and their interpretation, of a review of controlled studies of the effect of vitamin A supplementation on youth child morbidity and mortality. In presenting interpretations, special emphasis has been placed on findings and interpretations that appear particularly relevant to policy development. There were three specific goals of the review: 1. To review and assess the available experience regarding the effect of vitamin A supplementation on young child morbidity and mortality, 2. To advise on the apparent effectiveness of vitamin A supplementation in youth children in developing countries 3. To estimate, to the extent possible, the range of effects for mortality and morbidity outcomes expected under various nutritional and ecological circumstances and for various subgroups of the population.
If you would like a copy of either of these documents please contact OMNI via our email address ********************************************************************* OPPORTUNITIES FOR MICRONUTRIENT INTERVENTIONS (OMNI) is funded by the Office of Health and Nutrition of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, D.C. and managed by John Snow, Inc. OMNI's mission is accomplished by developing integrated, comprehensive programs and strategies to reduce and eliminate major micronutrient deficiencies throughout the developing world. Participating countries are based on their micronutrient malnutrition problems, commitment by local officials (public and private) to micronutrient activities, and their capacity to achieve and sustain a demonstrable impact. ****************************************************************************** OMNI is located at 1616 North Fort Myer Dr., Suite 1100, Arlington, Virginia b22209 USA - Tel: 703 528-7474 - Fax: 703 528-7480 E-mail: mailto:omni_project@jsi.com-- WWW: http://www.jsi.com/intl/omni/home ******************************************************************************