Interventions to improve nutrition such as food fortification are generally recognized as among the most effective ways to improve survival, health and the quality of life. However, due to the quality of program design and implementation, these programs often fail to deliver the intended benefit. As fortified foods are made more widely available, expanding access to system-wide quality approaches will be as critical as providing affordable vitamin and mineral fortificants. The Quality is Essential Initiative seeks to establish the necessary rationale and dialogue that will maximize chances for success.

Quality is Essential (QiE) is an initiative of DSM's Quality for Life™ and the Nutrition Improvement Program to increase awareness on the critical importance of quality in nutrition program effectiveness.

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