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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Biofortification: A long-term solution to improve global health- a review

G Monika, S Rhoda Melanie Kim, P. Senthil Kumar, K. Veena Gayathri, Gayathri Rangasamy, A. Saravanan

Chemosphere · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 review examines biofortification as a strategy to address global micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health outcomes. The authors survey biofortification approaches across food systems, as suggested by publication in Chemosphere, likely focusing on agronomic and chemical aspects of nutrient enhancement. The paper positions biofortification within broader efforts to achieve sustainable improvements in nutritional status.

UK applicability

Biofortification is less relevant to UK food policy than to low-income countries where micronutrient deficiency remains prevalent. However, findings may inform UK dietary adequacy discussions and fortification policy for vulnerable populations.

Key measures

Micronutrient adequacy; biofortification intervention effectiveness; global health impact

Outcomes reported

The paper reviews biofortification approaches as long-term interventions to reduce micronutrient malnutrition globally. As suggested by the title, it examines biofortification as a sustainable health solution across populations.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Micronutrient biofortification
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137713
Catalogue ID
SNmp4zkvfo-pejhpv

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