Mandatory folate fortification - will benefits outweigh risks?
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01/07/2006
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Resumo |
The article considers the concerns raised about the implementation of mandatory food fortification in Australia. Mandatory food fortification, the compulsory addition of nutrients to food products, is a powerful policy approach for public health nutrition. The danger in exposing every Australians to increased amounts of nutrients is discussed. Mandate folate fortification is being assessed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand due to the increased cases of neural tube defects in Australia.<br /> |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Warrigal Publication |
Relação |
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Tipo |
Journal Article |