Micronutrient fortification of food and its impact on woman and child health: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamins and minerals are essential for growth and metabolism. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 2 billion people are deficient in key vitamins and minerals. Groups most vulnerable to these micronutrient deficiencies are pregnant and lactating women and young children, given their increased demands. Food fortification is one of the strategies that has been used safely and effectively to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Methods

A comprehensive search was done to identify all available evidence for the impact of fortification interventions. Studies were included if food was fortified with a single, dual or multiple micronutrients and impact of fortification was analyzed on the health outcomes and relevant biochemical indicators of women

SUBMITTER: Das JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3765883 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature