Guidelines on Food Fortification with Micronutrients
Author | : Richard Hurrell |
Publisher | : WHO |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822034614107 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This publication contains practical guidance on the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate food fortification programmes. They are designed primarily for use by nutrition-related public health programme managers, but should also be useful to all those working to control micronutrient malnutrition, including the food industry.The guidelines are written from a nutrition and public health perspective, and topics discussed include: the concept of food fortification as a potential strategy for the control of micronutrient malnutrition; the prevalence, causes, and consequences of micronutrient deficiencies, and the public health benefits of micronutrient malnutrition control; technical information on the various chemical forms of micronutrients that can be used to fortify foods; regulation and international harmonisation, communication, advocacy, consumer marketing and public education.