Mandatory fortification with folic acid - what would Hippocrates say?
In October 2006, the Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council asked for a review of the proposed food standard permitting mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid. This article contributes to the policy debate associated with the standard's review by discussing the potential benefits and risks to the target population and the wider Australian population with emphasis on recent (2006) literature.
Lawrence
Mark
M
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia. mark.lawrence@deakin.edu.au
Riddell
Lynn
L
D001315:Australia; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D018570:Risk Assessment
D005492:Folic Acid