5. Conclusions
micronutrient deficiencies
Fortification is an important strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies. The finding that a multiple micronutrient-fortified beverage improved socioemotional development is consistent with other multiple micronutrient trials, warranting further investigation into the mechanisms by which micronutrients influence socioemotional development. Future studies targeting micronutrient deficiencies should measure socioemotional development. Although the theoretical underpinnings for combining multiple micronutrients and responsive caregiving interventions to support children’s development are strong, more careful integration and implementation strategies are needed.