Food fortification technologies: Influence on iron, zinc and vitamin A bioavailability and potential implications on micronutrient deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa

Ikenna C. Ohanenye; Chijioke U. Emenike; Azza Mensi; Sergio Medina-Godoy; Jian Jin; Tausif Ahmed; Xiaohong Sun; Chibuike C. Udenigwe

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00667

Food fortification technologies: Influence on iron, zinc and vitamin A bioavailability and potential implications on micronutrient deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa

Ikenna C. Ohanenye, Chijioke U. Emenike, Azza Mensi, Sergio Medina-Godoy, Jian Jin, Tausif Ahmed, Xiaohong Sun, Chibuike C. Udenigwe

Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional (CIIDIR), Unidad Sinaloa

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Abstract

Micronutrient malnutrition, such as iron, zinc and vitamin A deficiencies, is a global health risk. Although distributed globally, over 98% of malnourished persons reside in developing regions. Specifically, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for more than half of the global micronutrient malnutrition cases. Food fortification is identified as one of the most effective strategies for tackling micronutrient deficiencies. However, the prohibitive cost of fortified foods, technological demands, and ethical concerns impede the widespread adoption and effectiveness of this strategy in sub-Saharan Africa. This review discusses the food fortification strategies for iron, zinc and vitamin A, and their impact on micronutrient bioavailability and prospects in eradicating micronutrient malnutrition, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

Original language	English
Article number	e00667
Journal	Scientific African
Volume	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00667
State	Published - Mar 2021

Keywords

Bioavailability
Food fortification
Iron
Micronutrient deficiency
Vitamin A
Zinc

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Food fortification technologies: Influence on iron, zinc and vitamin A bioavailability and potential implications on micronutrient deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa

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