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Addressing Iron and Zinc Micronutrient Malnutrition Through Nutrigenomics in Pearl Millet: Advances and Prospects [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Genetics, 2021
Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) micronutrient deficiencies are significant health concerns, particularly among the underprivileged and resource-poor people in the semi-arid tropics globally.
Rakesh K. Srivastava   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Fortification of rice with vitamins and minerals for addressing micronutrient malnutrition. [PDF]

open access: yesCochrane Database Syst Rev, 2019
Rice fortification with vitamins and minerals has the potential to increase the nutrition in rice-consuming countries where micronutrient deficiencies exist. Globally, 490 million metric tonnes of rice are consumed annually. It is the dominant staple food crop of around three billion people.To determine the benefits and harms of rice fortification with
Peña-Rosas JP   +7 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Malnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections among schoolchildren in rural Tanzania

open access: yesPLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundMalnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections continue to impact the nutritional status and health of children in lower-income countries. However, not enough data concerning this issue is available.
Marta S Palmeirim   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Micronutrient Deficiencies and Nutritional Status in Children with Celiac Disease: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

open access: yesChildren
Background and aim: Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, and the only effective treatment is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD).
Demet Teker Düztaş   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Biofortified crops to alleviate micronutrient malnutrition

open access: yesCurrent Opinion in Plant Biology, 2008
Micronutrient malnutrition affects more than half of the world population, particularly in developing countries. Concerted international and national fortification and supplementation efforts to curb the scourge of micronutrient malnutrition are showing a positive impact, alas without reaching the goals set by international organizations ...
Wolfgang H Pfeiffer, Peter Beyer
exaly   +3 more sources

The critical role of food fortification in combatting malnutrition and disease susceptibility in Africa [PDF]

open access: yesCommunications Medicine
Malnutrition can severely compromise immune function, rendering populations more vulnerable to both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Here, we discuss food fortification and micronutrient supplementation programs that have been instrumental in ...
Xin Yang   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Food fortification technologies: Influence on iron, zinc and vitamin A bioavailability and potential implications on micronutrient deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa

open access: yesScientific African, 2021
Micronutrient malnutrition, such as iron, zinc and vitamin A deficiencies, is a global health risk. Although distributed globally, over 98% of malnourished persons reside in developing regions. Specifically, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for more than half
Ikenna C. Ohanenye   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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