Food Fortification

The process of adding essential vitamins and minerals to rice, rava, and flour offers several significant benefits, particularly in regions where these foods are staples. Here are some of the key benefits: Nutritional Improvement -Micronutrient Deficiency Reduction: Fortified foods can help reduce deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and zinc. This is particularly important in regions where diets may lack diversity. -Improved Health Outcomes: Enhanced intake of essential nutrients can lead to better overall health, reducing the prevalence of anemia, especially in women and children, and improving immune function. Public Health Impact -Reduced Disease Burden: By addressing micronutrient deficiencies, fortified foods can help lower the incidence of diseases related to these deficiencies, such as rickets (vitamin D deficiency), scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), and beriberi (vitamin B1 deficiency). -Maternal and Child Health: Improved nutritional status of pregnant women can lead to better birth outcomes, reducing the risk of birth defects and promoting healthy development in children.