Lucky Iron Fish Home Fortification of Iron

The Lucky Iron Fish (LIF) is an ingot used during cooking as an in-home fortification system of iron. The LIF works on the same principle as cast iron pots and pans by increasing dietary intake of iron but is small and lightweight. The LIF was designed in collaboration with village elders and community members to ensure it would be accepted in Cambodia. The iron ingot resembles a local fish believed to be lucky among villages in Cambodia, contributing to the acceptability of the ingot.

This dose of iron is the recommend dietary allowance (RDA) for iron for this cohort. Women will receive one-on-one instructions on how best to consume their tablet (for example, with food).

This group will receive education containing key messages around anemia, malaria, iron intake, and dietary diversity.