14.9 Micronutrient supplementation
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- A daily multiple micronutrient supplement at 1× recommended nutrient intake should be provided in situations where fortified or supplementary foods should have been provided in accordance with standard management of moderate undernutrition, but are unavailable.
- All pregnant women with active TB should receive multiple micronutrient supplements that contain iron and folic acid and other vitamins and minerals, according to the United Nations Multiple Micronutrient Preparation, to complement their maternal micronutrient needs.
- For pregnant women with active TB in settings where calcium intake is low, calcium supplementation as part of antenatal care is recommended for the prevention of pre-eclampsia, particularly among those pregnant women at higher risk of developing hypertension, in accordance with WHO recommendations
- All lactating women with active TB should be provided with iron and folic acid and other vitamins and minerals, according to the United Nations Multiple Micronutrient Preparation, to complement their maternal micronutrient needs.