Diet Quality and Adequacy of Nutrients in Preschool Children: Should Rice Fortified with Micronutrients Be Included in School Meals?

Feeding is indicative of the nutritional status of children, however micronutrient deficiency is common in this age group. We evaluated the impact of inclusion of rice (Ultra Rice® (UR®)) fortified with iron, zinc, thiamin and folic acid on laboratory measurements and the nutrient intake of children...

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Main Authors: Ceres M. Della Lucia, Kellen Cristina C. Rodrigues, Vivian Cristina C. Rodrigues, Laura Luiza M. Santos, Leandro M. Cardoso, Hércia S. D. Martino, Sylvia C. C. Franceschini, Helena Maria Pinheiro-Sant’Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/296