Vitamin A fortification

Key factors and considerations for effective implementation

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ID22072033
AuthorsJoohun Han (0000-0002-4062-9335, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, corresponding author), Alvaro Durand‐Morat (0000-0002-8036-2217, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville), Alvaro Durand-Morat, Khondoker Abdul Mottaleb (0000-0002-2666-1152, Texas Tech University), Khondoker Mottaleb
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1534375-1534375
Publication date2025-04-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1534375
PMID40236319
OpenAlexW4409072905
LanguageEN
References cited31

Vitamin A fortification plays a crucial role in achieving long-term economic development in developing countries by supporting the growth and development of human capital. While fortification programs involve a range of nutritional, agricultural, economic, and political considerations, there is a lack of a comprehensive overview of the topic in the literature. Our review highlights the importance of holistic approach in designing fortification programs: the effective program should consider (a) the agronomic, economic, and administrative capability of the target regions in regard of fortification method and vehicle to maximize effectiveness; (b) strategies to ensure the producers' and consumers' adoption to enhance uptake rate; and (c) evaluate outcomes with respect to economic metrics rather than focusing solely on before-and-after comparison to avoid biased assessment

Business · Computer security · Economic growth · Economics · Fortification · Process management · Public economics · Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Computer Science

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