ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0016.13-17 | Micronutrients | ESPEYB16

13.17. Improved micronutrient status and health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries following large-scale fortification: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis

EC Keats , LM Neufeld , GS Garrett , MNN Mbuya , Z Bhutta

Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 Jun 1;109(6):1696–1708. DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqz023• This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the impact of large-scale food fortification (LSFF) on health and nutrition outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).• The authors demonstrate that LSFF increases serum micronutrient concentrations including iodine...