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Edible oil consumption varied significantly by education (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001), while wheat consumption varied by residence and wealth. Knowledge of fortification varied across residence, wealth, and education, highlighting a limitation in promoting current programs for fortified products. The LiST model estimates that in 2023, fortifying wheat flour with folate and zinc could save 161 and 1499 child lives, and prevent 302 and 406 cases of stunting, respectively. Increasing coverage by 10% annually from 2024 to 2029 could double these benefits. Zinc is effective at reducing both childhood deaths and stunting by improving child health in Ethiopia. Whereas folic acid is more effective at averting stunting. Still, fortification of wheat flour will have limited influence due to its low consumption, and its impact is likely to be limited to urban and peri\u2010urban settings. 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