Novel methods for identification and quantification of iron fortificants in cereal flours

Abstract

CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW………………………………………………………... 4 Prevalence, Causes, Risk Factors, and Consequences of Iron Deficiency and Anemia… 4 Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia……………………………………... 4 Causes and Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency and Anemia………………………. 4 iii Interventions……………………………………………………………………………. Iron Supplementation and Home Fortification………………………………… Improved Dietary Diversity……………………………………………………. Biofortification…………………………………………………………………. Iron Fortification………………………………………………………………... Ferrous Fortificants……………………………………………………………... Ferric Fortificants………………………………………………………………. Elemental Iron Fortificants……………………………………………………... Encapsulated Fortificants………………………………………………………. Heme and Organic Fortificants………………………………………………… Methods to Improve Iron Absorption…………………………………………... Existing Methods for Identification and Quantification of Iron Fortificants …………… Conclusions…………………………………………………………………………….. References……………………………………………………………………………....