What is Food fortification?

Food Fortification?

Food fortification or enrichment is the process of adding micronutrients i.e. essential trace elements and vitamins into the food.

It is an integrated approach to prevent micronutrient deficiencies and complements other approaches to improve health and nutrition.

Food fortification does not require changes in existing food habits and patterns nor individual compliance.

It does not alter characteristics of food and is socio-culturally acceptable.

It can be introduced quickly and can produce nutritional benefits and improve health of people in a short period of time. It also safe and cost effective.

This enrichment process has proven as an effective strategy to meet the nutritional needs of a large number of people across various sections of the society, including the poor and underprivileged, pregnant women and young children.

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