Background
Zinc-biofortified potatoes have considerable potential to reduce zinc deficiency because of their low levels of phytate, an inhibitor of zinc absorption, and their high consumption, especially in the Andean region of Peru.
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Background
Yellow fleshed potatoes biofortified with iron have been developed through conventional breeding but the bioavailability of the iron is unknown.
journal article
Effect of maize processing methods on the retention of minerals, phytic acid and amino acids when using high kernel-zinc maize
High kernel-zinc maize varieties are available to consumers in several countries in Latin America to contribute to increase the zinc intake of their populations.
La desnutrición es un problema que afecta el crecimiento, desarrollo y salud en general, especialmente de los niños menores de cinco años y mujeres embarazadas.
Food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition (FA-MCHN) programs may foster child growth during the first 1000 d (pregnancy and the first 2 y of a child's life), but evidence is scant.
Micronutrient deficiency affects approximately 2 billion people globally and is caused by poor-quality diets resulting in low intakes of key micronutrients.
journal article
Iron deficiency and schooling attainment in Peru
conference paper
Iron Deficiency and Schooling Attainment in Peru
project paper
How cost-effective is biofortification in combating micronutrient malnutrition? An ex ante assessment
Biofortification is increasingly seen as an additional tool to combat micronutrient malnutrition.