Micronutrient Powders: A Novel way of supplementation

An innovative way of supplementation called micronutrient powders, home fortification aims to improve the diet quality of nutritionally susceptible populations, like young children. Micronutrient Powders (MNP) are sachets of dry micronutrient powder that may be mixed with any food that is solid or semi-solid and is ready for ingestion. The goal of home fortification with MNP is to guarantee that the diet satisfies individual nutrient requirements. Home fortification raises vitamin consumption, which improves micronutrient status and, in turn, can enhance child health by lowering morbidity and mortality rates and enhancing growth, cognition, appetite, and other functional outcomes.