Preventing iron deficiency through food fortification.
Nutr Rev
; 55(6): 210-22, 1997 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9279057
ABSTRACT
One way to prevent iron deficiency anemia in developing countries is through the fortification of food products with iron. In addition to avoiding undesirable color and flavor changes, the main challenge is to protect the fortification iron from potential inhibitors of iron absorption present in commonly fortified foods.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Therapeutic Methods and Therapies TCIM:
Plantas_medicinales
Main subject:
Food, Fortified
/
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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Iron, Dietary
/
Iron Deficiencies
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Nutr Rev
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Switzerland