Author: Nutrition Reviews
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This systematic review synthesizes the evidence pertaining to the impact of government-supported, widely implemented flour fortification on iron status and anemia. Evidence from 13 studies suggests that the effectiveness of flour fortification for reducing the prevalence of anemia is limited; however, evidence regarding the effectiveness for reducing the prevalence of low ferritin in women is more consistent.
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