Describes the system for monitoring the social franchises (MTBT) providing nutrition counseling services in Viet Nam and includes the monitoring forms and report templates.

Provides the rationale for support groups, describes their design and implementation in Viet Nam, and summarizes lessons learned.

Presents the methodology and results of using linear programming to determine whether micronutrient needs could be met using only unfortified local foods in three countries, explores options for meeting these needs that includes fortified products, and compares the costs of the various scenarios.

Helps counselors in Viet Nam conduct individual counseling and facilitate group discussions on feeding practices.

The document describes the process and principles for certification, recertification, and de-franchising and includes the scorecard used to assess whether a facility meets the certification criteria for infrastructure, human resources, materials, and compliance with regulations on marketing of br

Trainer Manual 3 is designed for use by trainers to enhance the capacity of community-based workers (CBWs) in IYCF.