Community Perceptions of Zinc Biofortified Flour during an Intervention Study in Pakistan
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14040817
Abstract: Zinc-biofortified flour may be a cost-effective approach to improve zinc status of populations in low-resource settings. The success of biofortification programmes is subject to acceptability and uptake by consumers. This study explored community leaders’ and… read more here.
Keywords: zinc biofortified; biofortified flour; perceptions zinc; community ... See more keywords
The Impact of Consuming Zinc-Biofortified Wheat Flour on Haematological Indices of Zinc and Iron Status in Adolescent Girls in Rural Pakistan: A Cluster-Randomised, Double-Blind, Controlled Effectiveness Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14081657
Abstract: Biofortification of wheat is potentially a sustainable strategy to improve zinc intake; however, evidence of its effectiveness is needed. A household-based, double-blind, cluster-randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in rural Pakistan. The primary objective was… read more here.
Keywords: rural pakistan; zinc biofortified; zinc; iron ... See more keywords