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The Costa Rican experience: reduction of neural tube defects following food fortification programs. Fortification of wheat flour in 1997 and corn flour in 1999 with folic acid among other micronutrients […]
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Combating hidden hunger: the role of international agencies. The importance of micronutrient deficiencies or “hidden hunger” was clearly emphasized by the inclusion of specific goals on iron, vitamin A, and […]
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Role of public-private partnership in micronutrient food fortification. Iron, iodine, and vitamin A deficiencies prevent 30% of the world’s population from reaching full physical and mental potential. Fortification of commonly […]
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Promotion and advocacy for improved complementary feeding: can we apply the lessons learned from breastfeeding? Although many successes have been achieved in promoting breastfeeding, this has not been the case […]
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Combating iodine deficiency: lessons from China, Indonesia, and Madagascar. This study investigated the factors contributing to a successful and sustainable elimination of iodine-deficiency disorders, drawing from salt fortification experiences in […]
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Breastfeeding in Botswana: practices, attitudes, patterns, and the socio-cultural factors affecting them. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in four randomly selected districts of Botswana. Two study sites were chosen […]
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Control of micronutrient deficiencies in India: obstacles and strategies. Micronutrient deficiencies of vitamin A, iron, and iodine continue to be of public health significance in India. The government of India […]
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Intervention strategies for improving iron status of young children and adolescents in India.
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Intervention strategies for improving iron status of young children and adolescents in India. Despite advances in scientific knowledge regarding multiple etiology, treatment, and potential strategies for combating iron deficiency and […]
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Prevention and control of iron deficiency: policy and strategy issues. Substantial efforts have been made in the past several decades to implement programs to reduce iron deficiency. Yet, compared with […]
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Eradication of iron deficiency anemia through food fortification: the role of the private sector. Delivering iron fortified foods that provide meaningful levels of bioavailable iron without altering the accepted appearance […]
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