Staple crops biofortified with increased vitamins and minerals : considerations for a public health strategy [PDF]
Biofortification of staple crops has been proposed as a strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition, particularly with respect to insufficient intake of vitamin A, iron, zinc, and folate.
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Projected reduction in healthcare costs in Belgium after optimization of iodine intake : impact on costs related to thyroid nodular disease [PDF]
Background: Several surveys in the last 50 years have repeatedly indicated that Belgium is affected by mild iodine deficiency. Within the framework of the national food and health plan in Belgium, a selective, progressive, and monitored strategy was ...
Annemans, Lieven+4 more
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Effectiveness of nutrition interventions in low and middle income countries: an evidence summary [PDF]
This is an independent report commissioned under the DFID Systematic Review Programme for SouthAsia. This material has been funded by South Asia Research Hub, Research and Evidence Division,Department for International Development,Government of UK.
Bhandol, Janine+8 more
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Low-level seaweed supplementation improves iodine status in iodine-insufficient women [PDF]
Iodine insufficiency is now a prominent issue in the UK and other European countries due to low intakes of dairy products and seafood (especially where iodine fortification is not in place).
Combet, Emilie+4 more
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Deficiencies of the microelements, folate and vitamin B12 in women of the child bearing ages in Gorgan, Northern Iran [PDF]
Background: The deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, and microelements during pregnancy may affect the health of newborns. Objectives: To assess the serum levels of folate, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and copper in healthy women of the childbearing ages ...
Behnampour, N.+2 more
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Food Fortification Stability Study [PDF]
This study aims to assess the stability of vitamin content, sensory acceptability and color variation in fortified spaceflight foods over a period of 2 years.
Cooper, M. R.+2 more
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Aligning the Epidemiology of Malnutrition with Food Fortification: Grasp Versus Reach. [PDF]
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Global Coverage of Mandatory Large-Scale Food Fortification Programs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Rohner F+9 more
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Vitamin Fortification of Milled Rice: A New Approach to Address Micronutrient Malnutrition [PDF]
To address micronutrient deficiencies in the susceptible sector of society, it is recommended to fortify the commercial milled rice with vitamins using the new technique of fortification.
Camacho, Drexel H.
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The Potential of Food Fortification as an Enabler of More Environmentally Sustainable, Nutritionally Adequate Diets. [PDF]
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