title: Iron fortification strategies for the control of childhood anemia in Brazil.
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.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Public University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. jalamo@medicina.ufmg.br
authors.forename: Joel Alves
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lamounier
authors.forename: Flávio Diniz
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Capanema
authors.forename: Daniela da Silva
authors.initials: Dda S
authors.lastname: Rocha
authors.forename: Jose Eduardo Dutra
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: Maite Costa
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.forename: Carlos Alberto Nogueira
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: de Almeida
mesh_terms: D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001682:Biological Availability; D001938:Brazil; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D019266:Iron, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D019266:Iron, Dietary