What is biofortification?

Mar 10, 2025 ... Iodine content in most foods and beverages is low. Globally, an estimated 1.8 billion people have insufficient iodine intake. Fortifying salt ... Jan 1, 2009 ... In the early 1990s, the Food and Nutrition Board revised the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) system, and a new set of nutrient reference ... Aug 29, 2024 ... On the basis of estimates of nutrient intake from food (excluding fortification and supplementation), more than 5 billion people do not consume ... 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 ... Nov 21, 2022 ... This study aims to describe micronutrient intake according to food processing degree and to investigate the association between the dietary share of ultra- ... Sep 30, 2024 ... ... micronutrient sources or forms of micronutrients to be authorised for addition to foods, including food supplements. This guidance outlines ... Mar 28, 2024 ... FDA finalized the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information. It will make it easier for consumers ... Nov 13, 2019 ... A pH-sensitive polymer that keeps iron and vitamins from degrading during storage or cooking may help fight malnutrition. The project helped establish standards for fortifying foods, such as salt, oil, sugar, maize and wheat flour. New research shows that junk food can also affect your mood and brain function -- and not in a good way.