Browsing 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 ... -
The feasibility of implementing a point-of-use micronutrient fortification among African pre-school children : a pilot study
(North-West University, 2009)Background The high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies among South African preschool children reinforces the need for an intensified micronutrient malnutrition control strategy targeting children at home or in school. ... -
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 ...