Iron fortification strategies for the control of childhood anemia in Brazil.
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.
Lamounier
Joel Alves
JA
Faculty of Medicine, Public University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. jalamo@medicina.ufmg.br
Capanema
Flávio Diniz
FD
Rocha
Daniela da Silva
Dda S
de Oliveira
Jose Eduardo Dutra
JE
da Silva
Maite Costa
MC
de Almeida
Carlos Alberto Nogueira
CA
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
D019266:Iron, Dietary