Hidden hunger – a narrative review [PDF]
Jornal De PediatriaObjective: Malnutrition is characterized by situations of undernutrition and obesity resulting from the lack of micronutrients with the greatest impact on children. The objective of this review was to highlight inadequate food consumption, food security,
Lamounier J A, Virgina Weffort
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Hidden hunger in Europe: a review on determinants, fragmented policy responses, and implementation barriers [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionDespite significant improvements in food security and healthcare, micronutrient deficiencies – or “hidden hunger” – remain a widespread and under-recognized public health issue across Europe.
Alessandro L. Gallina +8 more
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Global Update and Trends of Hidden Hunger, 1995-2011: The Hidden Hunger Index. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 BackgroundDeficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals-also termed hidden hunger-are pervasive and hold negative consequences for the cognitive and physical development of children.MethodsThis analysis evaluates the change in hidden hunger over time ...
Julie C Ruel-Bergeron +6 more
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Biofortified Crops for Combating Hidden Hunger in South Africa: Availability, Acceptability, Micronutrient Retention and Bioavailability [PDF]
Foods, 2020 In many poorer parts of the world, biofortification is a strategy that increases the concentration of target nutrients in staple food crops, mainly by genetic manipulation, to alleviate prevalent nutrient deficiencies.
Muthulisi Siwela +6 more
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The global hidden hunger indices and maps: an advocacy tool for action. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 The unified global efforts to mitigate the high burden of vitamin and mineral deficiency, known as hidden hunger, in populations around the world are crucial to the achievement of most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Sumithra Muthayya +5 more
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The global burden of chronic and hidden hunger revisited: New panel data evidence spanning 1990–2017
Global Food Security, 2021 Matty Demont, Bert Lenaerts
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Improving nutrition through biofortification–A systematic review
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Nutritious foods are essential for human health and development. However, malnutrition and hidden hunger continue to be a challenge globally. In most developing countries, access to adequate and nutritious food continues to be a challenge.
Kelvin F. Ofori +3 more
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Micronutrient interventions among vulnerable population over a decade: A systematic review on Indian perspective [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2022 Background: Micronutrient deficiency has long been recognized as a public health problem, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women.
Soorya Haridas +3 more
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Effectiveness of Agronomic Biofortification Strategy in Fighting against Hidden Hunger
Agronomy, 2023 Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs), also known as hidden hunger, affect more than a quarter of the global population. Agronomic biofortification helps to increase the concentration of a target mineral in food crops and improve human mineral dietary intake.
Demeke Teklu +4 more
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Anaemia in Post-Menopausal Women-A Hidden Hunger
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2022 Objective: To determine the factors of iron deficiency anaemia among the post-menopausal women in our population. Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Syed Umer Shah +5 more
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