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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Iron Fortification Strategies for the Control of Childhood Anemia in Brazil |
Other Titles: | Journal of tropical pediatrics |
Authors: | Lamounier, Joel Alves Capanema, Flávio Diniz Rocha, Daniela da Silva Oliveira, Jose Eduardo Dutra de |
metadata.dc.creator: | Lamounier, Joel Alves Capanema, Flávio Diniz Rocha, Daniela da Silva Oliveira, Jose Eduardo Dutra de |
Abstract: | This article presents data on the fortification of foods, necessary as an important public health approach for the success in reducing anemia. The use of food vehicles, iron salts and their costs, as well as recent work on iron fortification of foods in Brazil are reviewed. Recent research serves as a cornerstone for countries that attempt to implement permanent, long-lasting iron fortification programs aimed at the prevention of anemia considering cultural habits, type of iron salts and at-risk groups. |
Keywords: | anemia iron deficiency anemia-fortified food iron compounds children |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/4830 |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Escola de Nutrição) |
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