The Feasibility of Micronutrient (Iron) Food Fortification in
Pacific Island Countries (A report of Mr Robert Hughes prepared
for WHO Western Pacific Regional Office) The main aim of the
consultancy was to obtain information on food production and
distribution, availability and consumption in the Pacific to
determine the best vehicles for food fortification. Specific
objects were: 1. Determination of the total volume of possible
vehicles for fortification available for consumption in Pacific
Island Countries (PIC) by source of origin. 2. Description of
distribution and marketing structure (in bulk or labeled), as
well as agreements among countries regarding importations and
food control. 3. Investigate the availability of information
from food consumption studies that can help determine the
distribution of the above foods (potential vehicles for
fortification) in each country in order to estimate nutritional
implications for urban vs rural population, different age
groups, males/females and socio-economic cla