Business as a Partner in Tackling Micronutrient Deficiency

Sustainable and equitable international development is predicated on individuals who are able to live long, healthy lives, be innovative, work, and contribute to society. These basic human traits are contingent on proper nutrition, particularly during childhood, to foster normal growth and healthy development. Micronutrient deficiency - the lack of proper vitamins and minerals in diet - is a hidden epidemic that leads to low birth weight, impaired cognitive development, impaired immunity, and compromised life expectancy. These problems have a disastrous effect on human capital, which is a key to improving both individual lives and to fostering the growth of national economies.