Effectiveness

  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • All micronutrient interventions

Definition

Effectiveness refers to the impact of an intervention in practice. Compared to efficacy, the effectiveness of micronutrient programmes will be limited by factors such as non- or low consumption of the fortified food or supplements.

References

WHO and FAO (2006). Guidelines on food fortification with micronutrients, World Health Organization.