Health effects of micronutrient fortified dairy products and cereal food for children and adolescents: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Micronutrient (MN) deficiencies cause a considerable burden of disease for children in many countries. Dairy products or cereals are an important food component during adolescence. Fortification of dairy products or cereals with MN may be an effective strategy to overcome MN deficiencies, but their specific impact on health in this age group is poorly documented.

Methods

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis (registration number CRD42016039554) to assess the impact of MN fortified dairy products and cereal food on the health of children and adolescents (aged 5-15 years) compared with non-fortified food. We reviewed randomised controlled trials (RCT) using electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane library; latest search: January 2018), referenc

SUBMITTER: Eichler K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6343890 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature