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Vitamin C Fortification of Food Aid Commodities: Final Report

Released:
January 13, 2003
Type:
Consensus Report
Topic(s):
Food and Nutrition, Global Health, Public Health
Activity:
International Nutrition - Vitamin C in Food Aid Commodities
Board(s):
Food and Nutrition Board

In the present report the committee reviews and evaluates the final report of the pilot program, determines the cost-effectiveness of scaling up vitamin C fortification, makes recommendations concerning the advisability of increasing vitamin C fortification, and discusses alternative mechanisms for providing vitamin C to refugee populations at risk for vitamin C deficiency. The committee also identifies areas in which additional research is needed to more effectively meet nutritional needs in emergency feeding situations.


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