Micronutrient deficiencies as a public health problem in developing countries and effectiveness of supplementation, fortification, and nutrition education programs: is there a role for agriculture?

The author answers this important question in the paper and concludes that strategies are possible to enhance the micronutrient content and bioavailability of plant-based staple and other micronutrient-containing foods in whole diets. She states that maximum efficacy will occur when alliances are fo...

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Main Author: Underwood, Barbara A.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/161430

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