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Brief Guidance Note

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UNICEF/UN0282117/Pirozzi

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This brief guidance includes an introduction affirming our guiding principles based on the Nutrition Strategy, it subsequently presents the issue of iron deficiency anemia and the evidence around MNPs as a preventive measure. Given the strong evidence base, the guidance emphasizes that UNICEF prioritizes using MNPs to prevent iron deficiency anaemia in infants and young children. It also provides an overview of the essential approaches for implementation and elements for maximizing impact. 

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