Efficacy of high zinc biofortified wheat in improvement of micronutrient status, and prevention of morbidity among preschool children and women - a double masked, randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Biofortification of staple food crops with zinc (Zn) can be one of the cost-effective and sustainable strategies to combat zinc deficiency and prevent morbidity among the target population. Agronomic approaches such as application of Zn fertilizers to soil and/or foliar spray seem to be a practical tool for Zn biofortification of wheat. However, there is a need to evaluate its efficacy from randomized controlled trials. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of zinc biofortified wheat flour on zinc status and its impact on morbidity among children aged 4-6 years and non-pregnant non lactating woman of child bearing age (WCBA) in Delhi, India.

Methods

In a community based, double-masked randomized controlled trial, 6005 participants (WCBA and child pairs) were e

SUBMITTER: Sazawal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6139156 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature