Food fortification in developing countries

This report reviews the literature on food fortification with respect to vitamin A, iron, and iodine.

Nestel, Penelope · 1970

Abstract

(No attempt has been made to discuss fortification from the food industry"s perspective, which is not to say that this topic is any less important.) Chapter II describes how fortification levels are determined as well as the different fortificants available. The third chapter summarizes some of the issues (fortificant used, potency, stability, trial results, technical and distribution problems, constraints, and cost) related to fortifying different foods. Chapter IV describes quality control and assurance, while Chapter V outlines how to monitor and evaluate food fortification programs. The sixth chapter discusses the economic aspects and sustainability of food fortification programs. Chapter VII identifies political and legal dimensions. Finally, the last chapter puts forward suggestions for future directions. (Author abstract)

Connected topics

Nutrition

Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
DEC terms: Developing countriesEconomic aspectsFoodFortified foodsIodineIronNutritionQuality controlVitamin A
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Research and Development. Ofc. of Nutrition
Authoring organization: International Science and Technology Institute, Inc. (ISTI)
Language: English

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Fortificacion de los alimentos en los paises en desarrollo

Summary report : second national micronutrient survey -- Nicaragua, 2000 : a translation

Vitamin A : sugar fortification in Central America -- experience and lessons learned

Report of a joint WHO/USAID/NEI consultation of principal investigators : vitamin A mortality and morbidity studies -- Geneva, Switzerland

Making gains in nutrition and health : micronutrients lead the way

Fortification of foods with vitamin A : VITAL slide presentation = Enrichissement des aliments avec la vitamine A : diaporama VITAL = Fortificacion de los alimentos con vitamina A : presentacion de diapositivas VITAL