Effect of iron-, iodine-, and β-carotene-fortified biscuits on the micronutrient status of primary school children: A randomized controlled trial

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Volumn 69, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 497-503

  Van Stuijvenberg, M Elizabeth ^a   Kvalsvig, Jane D ^b   Faber, Mieke ^b   Kruger, Marita ^b   Kenoyer, Diane G ^b   Benadé, A J Spinnler ^b  

^a SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL   (South Africa)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Cognitive function; Fortification; Intervention; Iodine; Iron; Micronutrient deficiencies; Morbidity; Primary school children; School feeding program; Vitamin A; carotene

Indexed keywords

BETA CAROTENE; HEMOGLOBIN; IODINE; IRON; TRACE ELEMENT;

ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS; ARTICLE; BREAD; CHILD CARE; CHILD GROWTH; CHILD NUTRITION; COGNITION; DIET SUPPLEMENTATION; FOOD PROCESSING; HUMAN; NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY; RURAL POPULATION; SCHOOL CHILD; SOUTH AFRICA;

EID: 0033009018     PISSN: 00029165     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/69.3.497     Document Type: Article

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