Micronutrient fortification for countries in Western Pacific Region
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This report presents the available evidence on the magnitude of micronutrient deficiencies in countries in the Western Pacific Region (WPR), identifies nutrient inadequacies per capita per day based on 1999 Food Balance Sheet data and the steps required to alleviate these inadequacies through micronutrient fortification of food. Suitable food vehicles for fortification within each country are also discussed. Finally data on the recently formulated upper tolerable limits by the Institute of Medicine are reviewed.
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