Background Anemia, a morbid condition, is a global concern that affects people of all age
groups. This scenario has attracted the attention of several government organizations for …

We reviewed interventions that affect maternal and child undernutrition and nutrition-related
outcomes. These interventions included promotion of breastfeeding; strategies to promote …

Corn is the cereal with the highest production worldwide and is used for human
consumption, livestock feed, and fuel. Various food technologies are currently used for …

Iron deficiency is one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide, affecting
an estimated 2 billion people. Nutritional iron deficiency arises when physiological …

Background: Iron is essential for the growth and virulence of many pathogenic
enterobacteria, whereas beneficial barrier bacteria, such as lactobacilli, do not require iron …

The global food, fuel, and financial crises have given new prominence to school feeding as
a potential safety net and as a social support measure that helps keep children in …

Background The nutritional status of school-aged children impacts their health, cognition,
and subsequently their educational achievement. The school is an opportune setting to …

Background Vitamins and minerals are essential for growth and metabolism. The World
Health Organization estimates that more than 2 billion people are deficient in key vitamins …

About one-third of the world population is suffering from iron deficiency. Delivery of iron
through diet is a practical, economical, and sustainable approach. Clinical studies have …

Background: The utility of iron fortification of food to improve iron deficiency, anemia, and
biological outcomes is not proven unequivocally. Objectives: The objectives were to …