fortification Flashcards
1
Q
What is fortification?
A
The practice of deliberately increasing the content of one or more micronutrients in a food to improve its nutritional quality with minimal risk to public health.
Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals.
2
Q
Name three foods commonly used for fortification.
A
- Breakfast cereals
- Bread
- Milk
Other foods include eggs, fruit juice, yoghurt, and salt.
3
Q
Fill in the blank: A common example of fortification is cereal with _______.
A
iron
4
Q
Fill in the blank: Milk is often fortified with _______.
A
vitamin D
5
Q
What is another example of a fortified food?
A
Pasta with folic acid
Folic acid is important for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy.
