Evaluating of the Impact of Micronutrient Interventions Among Adolescents in Mozambique

The multiple micronutrient supplementation composition follows the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation. Each MMS tablet contains 15 micronutrients, including iron (30mg), folic acid (400 mcg), Vit A, Retinol (800 RE), vit D (200 IU), vit E (10 mg), vit C (70 mg), vit B1 (1.4 mg), vit B2 (1.4 mg), vit B6 (1.9 mg), vit B12 (2.6 mcg), niacin (18 mg), zinc (15 mg), copper (2 mg), iodine (150 mcg), selenium (65 mcg) and is consumed daily.

One IFAS tablet contains Iron (60 mg) and Folic Acid (2800 μg) and is taken weekly.

The Adolescent Nutrition Curriculum includes five modules focused on promoting healthy behaviors to enhance nutrition, with an emphasis on consuming iron-rich foods.