Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Mighty Nutrients: The Power of Vitamins and Minerals to Unlock Human Potential

1 December 2021. This webinar focused on evidence-based nutrition interventions that address micronutrient malnutrition through food and health systems, namely food fortification, biofortification, and supplementation. 

The program showcased how countries are tackling micronutrient deficiency through their Nutrition for Growth commitments and feature new global initiatives to mobilize the knowledge, resources, and political will to end malnturition worldwide.
  • Moderater by Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Member, Board of Directors, Micronutrient Forum & former Director of Communications and Chief of Staff, IFPRI (USA)
  • Victor Aguayo, UNICEF Nutrition, Director, Early Child Diets, USA
  • Lynnette Neufeld, Director Knowledge Leadership, GAIN, Geneva
  • Saskia Osendarp, Executive Director, Micronutrient Forum, Netherlands
  • Werner Schultink, Executive Director, Iodine Global Network, Canada
  • Rasaq Oyeleke, Deputy Director Nutrition and Food Safety at Ministry of Agriculture, Nigeria
  • Juliana Auma, founder, SHAK -Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association, Kenya
  • N Arlappa, Deputy Director, National Institute of Nutrition, India
  • Ferew Lemma, Public Health Specialist and Nutritionist, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia
  • Maureen Muketha, Youth Leader @Act4food Act4Change Campaign

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