Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Fortification"
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Chemical composition, but not specific surface area, affects calcium retention of nanostructured calcium compounds in growing rats
(Oxford Univ Press, 2017)Background: Low dietary calcium intake and bioavailability may adversely affect bone health. Reducing the size of calcium compounds increases their specific surface area (SSA, expressed as m2/g) and may increase calcium ... -
Effects of wheat-flour biscuits fortified with iron and EDTA, alone and in combination, on blood lead concentration, iron status, and cognition in children: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
(ASN, 2016)Background: Lead is a common neurotoxicant and its absorption may be increased in iron deficiency (ID). Thus, iron fortification to prevent ID in populations is a promising lead mitigation strategy. Two common fortificants ... -
Lipid-based nutrient supplements and linear growth in children under 2 years: a review
(Cambridge University Press, 2017)The prevalence of stunting remains high in low- and middle-income countries despite adoption of comprehensive nutrition interventions, particularly in low-income countries. In the present paper, we review current evidence ...