Assessment of Biofortification Approaches Used to Improve Micronutrient-Dense Plants That Are a Sustainable Solution to Combat Hidden Hunger
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DOI: 10.1007/s42729-021-00663-1
Abstract: Malnutrition causes diseases, immune system disorders, deterioration in physical growth, mental development, and learning capacity worldwide. Micronutrient deficiency, known as hidden hunger, is a serious global problem. Biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable agricultural strategy… read more here.
Keywords: biofortification; hidden hunger; micronutrient dense; biofortification approaches ... See more keywords
Hidden hunger in South Asia: a review of recent trends and persistent challenges
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980017003202
Abstract: Abstract ‘Hidden hunger’ is a term used to describe human deficiencies of key vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients. While global in scale, the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies is particularly high in South Asia… read more here.
Keywords: health; hunger south; south asia; hidden hunger ... See more keywords
Global Concerns with B Vitamin Statuses: Biofortification, Fortification, Hidden Hunger, Interactions, and Toxicity.
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DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12491
Abstract: The prevalence of undernutrition due to insufficient energy intake has been reduced by nearly 50% since 1990. This reduction is largely attributed to improved yields of staple crops, such as wheat, rice, and maize; however,… read more here.
Keywords: global concerns; staple crops; fortification; hidden hunger ... See more keywords
OsVIT2 Mutation Increases Fe and Zn of Grain Without Compromising the Growth in Paddy Field
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.868661
Abstract: Nearly 2 billion people who reside in developing countries are suffering from nutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger. A hidden hunger includes iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) deficiency. One of the most efficient solutions… read more here.
Keywords: osvit2 mutation; hidden hunger; mutation; paddy field ... See more keywords
Hidden hunger and child undernutrition in South Asia: A meta-ethnographic systematic review.
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DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202212_31(4).0014
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES South Asia hosts the largest proportion of undernourished children in the world. Hidden hunger and undernutrition continue to be a major global health concern in the region. A systematic review looking at… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; child undernutrition; south asia; hidden hunger ... See more keywords