Deficiencies in one or more micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A are widespread
in low-and middle-income countries and compromise the physical and cognitive capacity of …

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 present a quantitative analysis of global and regional food supply to reveal the flows of
calories, protein and the micro-nutrients vitamin A, iron and zinc, from production through to …

This is the fifth in the series of reviews developed as part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for
Development (BOND) program. The BOND Iron Expert Panel (I-EP) reviewed the extant …

The diets of over two‐thirds of the world's population lack one or more essential mineral
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …

Iodine deficiency has multiple adverse effects in humans, termed iodine deficiency
disorders, due to inadequate thyroid hormone production. Globally, it is estimated that 2 …

Summary 2 billion individuals worldwide have insufficient iodine intake, with those in south
Asia and sub-Saharan Africa particularly affected. Iodine deficiency has many adverse …

Micronutrients are defined as substances in foods that are essential for human health and
are required in small amounts. They include all of the known vitamins and essential trace …

Background: Food fortification and biofortification are well-established strategies to address
micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations. However, the effectiveness of …

In the development and testing of programs designed to improve complementary feeding
globally, local nonfortified food-based solutions comprise an important strategy for the …