Modified Relative Dose Response (MRDR) Survey

In this video, Fisayo Ogah, the South-West Zonal Coordinator for the survey explains that there are so many micronutrients, but vitamin A is very essential for good vision, a healthy immune system, and cell growth. MRDR test is a test recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to assess...

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Autor principal: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Formato: Video
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120415
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Sumario:In this video, Fisayo Ogah, the South-West Zonal Coordinator for the survey explains that there are so many micronutrients, but vitamin A is very essential for good vision, a healthy immune system, and cell growth. MRDR test is a test recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to assess the liver store of vitamin A status of Nigerians. ​This is to have a clear understanding of vitamin A status (deficient, sufficient, or excess) is needed in the liver. The respondents include children under 5 and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA). In the long run, this will help in planning nutritional intervention and formulate policies for the country.