Open AccessIron and Folate Fortification in the Americas to Prevent and Control Micronutrient Malnutrition: An Analysis
Author(s) -
DarntonHill Ian,
Mora Jose O.,
Weinstein Herbert,
Wilbur Steven,
Nalubola P. Ritu
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
nutrition reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.958
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1753-4887
pISSN - 0029-6643
DOI - 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1999.tb01773.x
Subject(s) - micronutrient , fortification , malnutrition , food fortification , environmental health , iron deficiency , anemia , biofortification , medicine , public health , micronutrient deficiency , iron deficiency anemia , food science , biology , nursing , pathology
Although there has been a remarkable decline in the proportion of malnourished children in Latin America, micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron deficiency anemia, remain significant public health problems. A substantial reduction in the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is an important goal for the end of the decade. Interest in fortifying wheat flour and dry‐milled maize flour is thus growing, and significant experience in the fortification of flours with iron and the B vitamins, including folate, is emerging. It is necessary to ensure that fortification levels and standards, legislation, and quality assurance and control measures are in place nationally and harmonized regionally.