Food fortification: An effective and safe way to fight micronutrient malnutrition and its consequences
Why fortify staple foods? Vitamin and mineral deficiencies affect around 2 billion people worldwide and have been identified as a global health issue in many low- and middle-income countries. Micronutrients (often referred to as vitamins and minerals) are essential for the body to function. Deficiency of micronutrients can be linked to anemia, adverse birth outcomes, …