Micronutrients
Called micronutrients because they are needed only in minuscule amounts, these substances are the “magic wands” that enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances essential for proper growth and development. As tiny as the amounts are, however, the consequences of their absence are severe. Iodine, vitamin A and iron are most important in global public health terms; their lack represents a major threat to the health and development of populations the world over, particularly children and pregnant women in low-income countries.
Micronutrient deficiencies
Statements
Meetings/Consultations
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23 - 25 September 2013
Optimal blood folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for prevention of neural tube defects
WHO/HQ Geneva, Switzerland, Salle G (8th Floor) -
19 September 2013
Parallel Symposium: Strengthening micronutrient nutrition surveillance
WHO and CDC tools and methods
IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition 2013
Room B, 11.30 - 13.30 T5 - 5.4 PS4-53
Granada Congress Centre, Granada, Spain -
9-10 September 2013
WHO Technical consultation on neonatal vitamin A supplementation mechanistic studies
WHO/HQ Geneva, Switzerland, Salle G (8th Floor) -
20 April 2013
Symposium: The WHO evidence-informed guideline development process
Implications for vitamin and mineral research priorities
20 April 2013, 15:00- 17:00 EST, Boston, MA, United States of America -
8-9 April 2013
Consultation: Technical considerations for maize flour and corn meal fortification in public health
New York Academy of Sciences, The Board Room, New York, USA -
25 to 27 March 2013
Technical Consultation: Salt reduction and iodine fortification strategies in public health
Sydney, Australia -
18 - 21 February 2013
Meeting of the WHO Guideline development group – nutrition actions
WHO/HQ Geneva, Switzerland - more events