Artículos de revistas
Iron Fortification Strategies for the Control of Childhood Anemia in Brazil
Fecha
2010Registro en:
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS, v.56, n.6, p.448-451, 2010
0142-6338
10.1093/tropej/fmq001
Autor
LAMOUNIER, Joel Alves
CAPANEMA, Flavio Diniz
ROCHA, Daniela da Silva
OLIVEIRA, Jose Eduardo Dutra de
SILVA, Maite Costa da
ALMEIDA, Carlos Alberto Nogueira de
Institución
Resumen
This article presents data on the fortification of foods, necessary as an important public health approach for the success in reducing anemia. The use of food vehicles, iron salts and their costs, as well as recent work on iron fortification of foods in Brazil are reviewed. Recent research serves as a cornerstone for countries that attempt to implement permanent, long-lasting iron fortification programs aimed at the prevention of anemia considering cultural habits, type of iron salts and at-risk groups.