Background Micronutrient (MN) deficiency among children is recognised as a major public
health problem in Ethiopia. The scarcity of MNs in Ethiopia, particularly in pastoral
communities, might be severe due to poor diets mitigated by poor healthcare access,
drought, and poverty. To reduce MNs deficiency, foods rich in vitamin A (VA) and iron were
promoted and programs like multiple micronutrient powder (MNP), iron and vitamin A
supplements (VAS) and or deworming have been implemented. Nationally for children aged …

Micronutrient deficiency has serious consequences across all ages worldwide, particularly
in sub-Saharan Africa. Poor micronutrient (MN) consumption among children remains a
major public health concern in many countries. Low literacy, poor diets, a lack of access to
healthcare, and insufficient agricultural productivity made proper micronutrient consumption
difficult, despite numerous interventions. Thus, this research aimed to determine the
adequate intake of MNs among 6–23 months of age children in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially …