Intake

  • Assessment
  • Planning
  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Diet

Definition

The amount of food (and its nutrients) that is ingested per person. In some instances, estimated values identified as apparent intake values might be calculated using secondary analysis of household-applicable data, such as from household consumption and expenditure surveys.

References

WHO (2021). “Monitoring flour fortification to maximize health benefits: a manual for millers, regulators, and programme managers.”