Abstract
The results of intervention studies on micronutrient deficiency implemented in Nepal were reviewed as the first step to considering the necessary nutritional programs for the Nepalese. A PubMed search was performed, with the key words of “Nepal” and “micronutrient”, to identify the nutritional intervention appropriate to the Nepalese, conducted by a randomized controlled trial (RCT), and published in English prior to April 2013. Forty articles covering twelve studies were involved in this review. The post-1989 studies were aimed at decreasing mortality and morbidity of children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women by using vitamin A, zinc, iron and other micronutrients. This micronutritional supplementation was consistently effective, suggesting that additional strategies like fortification and food-based dietary modification may be necessary in the future. The targeting of female participants and an economic evaluation should also be considered.
