Food Fortification: The Advantages, Disadvantages and Lessons from <i>Sight and Life</i> Programs

Food Fortification: The Advantages, Disadvantages and Lessons from <i>Sight and Life</i> Programs

Deficiencies in one or more micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A are widespread in low- and middle-income countries and compromise the physical and cognitive capacity of millions of people. Food fortification is a cost-effective strategy with demonstrated health, economic and social bene...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Olson, Breda Gavin-Smith, Chiara Ferraboschi, Klaus Kraemer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
fortification
micronutrients
micronutrient deficiencies
large-scale food fortification
biofortification
point-of-use fortification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1118

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