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CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Volume 47, Issue 3, Pages 259-265Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/10408390600698262
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iron deficiency; anemia; iron fortification; dietary diversification
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a significant challenge in developing countries. It increases the risk of premature delivery and low birth weight. In children, IDA retards growth, impairs cognitive performance, and reduces physical activity. It also accelerates the mortality and morbidity rate in women. The key factors responsible include dietary elevated it-on demand, socioeconomic, and disease status. To overcome IDA, disease control measures, dietary diversification, supplementation and iron fortification in food have been adopted. Iron fortification in food is considered a long term and sustainable strategy in the present scenario. For an efficient fortification program, the combination of iron fortificants and food vehicle must be safe, acceptable, and consumed by the target population. Moreover, it should not adversely affect acceptability and stability of the end product.
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