Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia)

Overview

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

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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