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Patterns and determinants of dietary micronutrient deficiencies in rural areas of East Africa
Micronutrient malnutrition is a large public health problem in many developing countries, but its dimensions and determinants are not yet clearly understood, especially with respect to sub- Saharan Africa.
Qaim, Matin +2 more
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Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.The graphic illustrates the development of nuggets traditionally known as “wari” prepared with whole green grams and composite flour barnyard millet var. (PRJ‐1) and finger millet var. (VL‐M‐380) in a 1:1 ratio. The addition of millet significantly improved the nutritional value of nuggets, providing higher levels of protein, carbohydrates, fiber ...
Payal Chauhan, Mahesh Gupta
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Zinc about it – zinc and calf immunity
Frontiers in ImmunologyMicronutrients, such as vitamins and trace minerals, are critical for supporting growth, performance, health and maintaining redox balance. Zinc (Zn), an essential micronutrient, aids the functioning of innate and adaptive immune cells.
Kathryn W. Kesler, Angel Abuelo
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Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.Abstract The rising demand for plant‐based meat alternatives has had advancements in processing technologies such as extrusion to meet consumer preferences for enhanced sensory qualities and nutritional benefits. High moisture extrusion (HME), a thermo‐mechanical process employing elevated moisture levels (40%–70%), has emerged as a promising method ...
Nur Hameedah Binte Ramadhan +2 more
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Can food-based strategies help reduce vitamin A and iron deficiencies? [PDF]
Micronutrient malnutrition is still a problem of unacceptable proportions in developing countries. Iron and vitamin A deficiencies are the most widespread nutrition deficiencies in the world today, affecting perhaps as many as 3.5 billion people ...
Ruel, Marie T.
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Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.Abstract Alginate, a renewable polysaccharide produced by brown seaweeds and selected bacterial species, has gained significant attention due to its tunable gelation behavior, biocompatibility, and wide utility in food, biomedical, and packaging applications.
Mehvish Habib +3 more
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Enhancing Productivity of Aromatic Winter rice through Boron Management
Fundamental and Applied AgricultureBoron (B) is one of the most important micronutrients for plants which play vital role in various metabolic process. Boron deficiency in rice has been widely reported in many rice growing regions of the world including Bangladesh.
Alok Kumar Mahato +5 more
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The negative effects of micronutrient deficiencies on human capital acquisition and economic productivity are well documented. A less well understood but potentially serious threat to human health in developing countries is the contamination of food ...
Hoffmann, Vivian
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Will rising household incomes solve China's micronutrient deficiency problems? [PDF]
Rapid economic growth in China has resulted in substantially improved household incomes. Diets have also changed, with a movement away from traditional foods and towards animal products and processed foods.
Bhavani Shankar, Yi Liu
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Preventing iron deficiency in women and children : technical consensus on key issues [PDF]
, 1999 Co-published by International Nutrition Foundation and Micronutrient InitiativeUNICEF/UNU/WHO/MI Technical Workshop...
International Nutrition Foundation +1 more
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