Congenital Heart Defects Decline After Food Fortification With Folic Acid
Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is linked to birth defects. Consumption of folic acid fortified foods lowered the rates of congenital heart defects in Canada.
Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is linked to birth defects. Consumption of folic acid fortified foods lowered the rates of congenital heart defects in Canada.
‘Food fortification is the proven and effective strategy to meet nutritional needs across various sections of the society, said Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.’
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"Food fortification is a proven and effective strategy to meet the nutritional needs of a large number of people across various sections of the society, including the poor and underprivileged as well as the vulnerable, such as pregnant women and young children," she said at the inauguration of a National Summit on Fortification of Food to address interventions in combating micronutrient malnutrition in the country. Patel said that fortification requires neither changes in existing food patterns, habits nor individual compliance.
"It is socio-culturally acceptable and does not alter the characteristics of the food. It can be introduced quickly and can produce nutritional benefits for populations in a short period of time. It is safe and cost effective, especially if advantage is taken of the existing technology and delivery platforms," she said.
Adequate Intake of Folic Acid, Vitamin B Can Lower Heart Diseases
Consuming adequate amount of folic acid and vitamin B may help cut vascular disease risk in Indians.
Consuming adequate amount of folic acid and vitamin B may help cut vascular disease risk in Indians.
Emphasizing on the need for the measure, Patel said that food fortification reinforces and supports existing nutrition improvement programs and is part of a broader, integrated approach to prevent micronutrient deficiencies, thereby complementing other approaches to improve health and nutrition.
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Vitamin D Fortified Food to Reduce Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Scotland
Medical experts believe fortifying Scotland's food supply with vitamin D could tackle high MS levels in the absence of regular sunshine.
Medical experts believe fortifying Scotland's food supply with vitamin D could tackle high MS levels in the absence of regular sunshine.
"Macro and micro nutrients deficiency will lead to risk factors that may cause various diseases like TB and anemia. ICMR has planned to conduct health and nutrition surveys to get first hand insights about nutritional values of the food consumed by the people of the country," said Swaminathan, who also laid stress on the need to raise awareness and educate people about a balanced diet.
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Indian Nutraceuticals Market Is Expected To Reach $6.1 Billion By 2020
India accounts for 1.5 percent of the global nutraceuticals market, which is likely to increase due to country's large population, increasing urban belt and awareness.
India accounts for 1.5 percent of the global nutraceuticals market, which is likely to increase due to country's large population, increasing urban belt and awareness.
