Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia)

Summary

Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) in increasing serum and red blood cell folate in non-lactating, non-pregnant women of reproductive age in the country of Zambia who do not have active food fortification with a folic acid program? Participants will: * Consume salt with folic acid instead of their regular salt for 6 months * Have a blood draw 4 times * Fill out surveys

Detailed Description

The objective of this nonrandomized controlled intervention trial is to measure the effectiveness of fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) on increasing blood folate concentrations as a preventive measure against folate-sensitive neural tube defects (NTDs) in a non-fortifying country of Zambia. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: Measure the effectiveness of FISFA on increasing serum and red blood cell folate concentrations in women of reproductive age in a non-fortifying country. Aim 2: Assess the risk of neural tube defects by measuring folate insufficiency levels via serum and red blood cell concentrations in women of reproductive age in a non-fortifying country. Aim 3: Assess taste and color acceptability of FISFA by study population.

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