Instead, this volume examines key elements in the design and implementation of micronutrient interventions, including such issues as: The importance of iron, vitamin A, and iodine to health. Populations at risk for micronutrient deficiency.

This book, inclusive of 19 chapters, provides discussions on the benefits and limitations of food-based approaches for the prevention and control of micronutrient malnutrition.

They are designed primarily for use by nutrition-related public health programme managers, but should also be useful to all those working to control micronutrient malnutrition, including the food industry.The guidelines are written from a ...

The book suggests three main strategies: Educate consumers so that they fully appreciate and understand the importance of micronutrients in their diet Encourage the fortification of foodstuffs by combining market incentives and ...

Rice ecosystems; Nutrient management; Mineral deficiencies; Mineral toxicities; Tools and information.

This book looks at malnutrition in high-income countries, the nutrition transition and nutritional deficiencies in low-income countries, consequences of hidden hunger, and interventions to improve nutrition security.

It had three main tasks: to review the full scope of vitamin and minerals requirements; to draft and adopt a report which would provide recommended nutrient intakes for vitamins A, C, D, E, and K; the B vitamins; calcium; iron; magnesium; ...

Micronutrient Report: Current Progress and Trends in the Control