Large-Scale Food Fortification and Biofortification in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Programs, Trends, Challenges, and Evidence Gaps | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

6812679

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Title

Large-Scale Food Fortification and Biofortification in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Programs, Trends, Challenges, and Evidence Gaps

Author(s)

Osendarp, SJM; Martinez, H; Garrett, GS; Neufeld, LM; De-Regil, LM; Vossenaar, M; Darnton-Hill, I; ,

Year

2018

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Food and Nutrition Bulletin
ISSN: 0379-5721

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

315-331

Language

English

PMID

29793357

DOI

10.1177/0379572118774229

Web of Science Id

WOS:000433284000011

URL

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0379572118774229
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Abstract

Food fortification and biofortification are well-established strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations. However, the effectiveness of fortification programs is not only determined by the biological efficacy of the fortified foods but also by effective and sustainable implementation, which requires continual monitoring, quality assurance and control, and corrective measures to ensure high compliance.