Publication: Use of nutritional biomarkers in program evaluation in the context of developing countries
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2012-01-01
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15416100
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00223166
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Nutrition. Vol.142, No.1 (2012)
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Emorn Wasantwisut, Lynnette Neufeld Use of nutritional biomarkers in program evaluation in the context of developing countries. Journal of Nutrition. Vol.142, No.1 (2012). doi:10.3945/jn.111.140368 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/15067
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Use of nutritional biomarkers in program evaluation in the context of developing countries
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The Lancet series onmaternal and child undernutrition emphasized the need for accurate and reliable biomarkers that reflect nutrient status andmeasure the impact of interventions. An initiative called Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development aims to provide guidance for the selection and interpretation of biomarkers that meet a range of interests, including research, clinical policy, and program development. This article summarizes the activities of the program working group of the BOND initiative. The working group specified biomarkers according to program objectives such as assessing the nutritional situation or status of target populations/areas;monitoring progress of intervention; and evaluating programimpact. In addition, the biomarkers developed were required to be feasible in the field settings. Based on these considerations, population-based biomarkers for programs are proposed for case examples of vitamin A, folate, vitamin B-12, iron, and zinc. Biomarkers of underlying infection/ inflammation, anthropometric measures of growth, and dietary intake are recommended to be included. A programmanager guide and future research to develop biomarkers for program context are recommended. © 2012 American Society for Nutrition.