1.Scheme on Fortification of Rice Flashcards
1
Q
What?
A
Fortification is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of essential micronutrient, i.e. vitamins and minerals (including trace elements) in a food
2
Q
Why?
A
Regular milled rice is low in micronutrients and serves primarily as a source of carbohydrate only. The fortification of rice is a major opportunity to improve nutrition.
3
Q
Which extra things are added?
A
Fortified rice are contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Iron and Zinc
4
Q
Bio fortification vs Genetic modifications
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5
Q
Micro vs Macronutrients
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6
Q
Approval for Biofortified and GM crops in India
A
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7
Q
GM crops allowed in India
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